Miss Firecracker
"An explosive comedy!"
Originally released in 1989. Miss Firecracker is a comedy film. directed by Thomas Schlamme.
Starring Holly Hunter, Alfre Woodard, and Mary Steenburgen
Synopsis
Carnelle Scott is a restless Mississippi girl looking for a life change. She decides to enter a beauty pageant, which her cousin had won years before. Despite a lack of support from those close to her Carnelle remains determined. She enlists the help of a seamstress to outfit her for the competition, while rebuffing the advances of predatory men, as she aims to bring home the crown.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Holly Hunter
as Carnelle Scott
Alfre Woodard
as Popeye Jackson
Mary Steenburgen
as Elaine Rutledge
Tim Robbins
as Delmount Williams
Scott Glenn
as Mac Sam
Trey Wilson
as Benjamin Drapper
Ann Wedgeworth
as Miss Blue
Amy Wright
as Missy Mahoney
Veanne Cox
as Tessy Mahoney
Christine Lahti
as Clara Archer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Guadalupe Productions
- Corsair Pictures
- Firecracker Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miss Firecracker about?
Carnelle Scott is a restless Mississippi girl looking for a life change. She decides to enter a beauty pageant, which her cousin had won years before. Despite a lack of support from those close to ...
Who directed Miss Firecracker?
Miss Firecracker was directed by Thomas Schlamme.
How long is Miss Firecracker?
Miss Firecracker has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Miss Firecracker released?
Miss Firecracker was released on April 28, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Miss Firecracker?
The main cast of Miss Firecracker includes Holly Hunter, Alfre Woodard, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Scott Glenn.