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Miss Firecracker (1989)

PG 102 min  -  Comedy  -   19 January 1990 (Sweden)
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Carnelle isn't happy with her life, so in order to improve herself she enters a local beauty contest... See full summary »

Director:

Thomas Schlamme

Writers:

Beth Henley (play), Beth Henley (screenplay)

Stars:

Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen and Tim Robbins
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Holly Hunter ...
Mary Steenburgen ...
Tim Robbins ...
Alfre Woodard ...
Scott Glenn ...
Veanne Cox ...
Tessy Mahoney
Ann Wedgeworth ...
Miss Blue
Trey Wilson Trey Wilson ...
Benjamin Drapper
Amy Wright ...
Missy Mahoney
Kathleen Chalfant ...
Miss Lily
Robert Fieldsteel ...
Tommy Turner
Greg Germann ...
Ronnie Wayne
Avril Gentles Avril Gentles ...
Mrs. Biggs
Bert Remsen Bert Remsen ...
Mr. Morton
Angela Turner Angela Turner ...
Caroline Jefferson
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Storyline

Carnelle isn't happy with her life, so in order to improve herself she enters a local beauty contest, trying to emulate her cousin Elain's win many years ago. Few think she can win, even her closest friends and relatives (e.g. slightly mad cousin Delmount) think she's heading for a big disappointment, but Carnelle is ever hopeful, seeing a win as a ticket to escape her small town in Mississippi. Written by Rob Hartill  

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Mississippi | Small Town | Beauty Contest | Contest | Dysfunctional Family  | See more »

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An explosive comedy!

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

En tjej med glöd See more »

Filming Locations:

Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$45,293 (USA) (28 April 1989) (6 Screens)

Gross:

$646,890 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Corsair Pictures, Firecracker Company, Guadalupe Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Mac Sam: I like a woman who can take it on the chin.
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References Gone with the Wind (1939) See more »