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Director:

Steve Balderson

Writers:

Steve Balderson (writer)
Clark Balderson (translation)

Contact:

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Release Date:

11 October 2005 (USA) more

Plot:

A tale of murder in small-town Kansas. When Jimmy is lured away from his abusive family by a traveling sideshow carnival... more | add synopsis

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Awards:

5 wins & 1 nomination more

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User Comments:

Excellent film. Great story, solid acting, and brilliant use of filters/colour more (88 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Karen Black ... Sandra / Eleanor
Mike Patton ... Frank / David

Susan Traylor ... Ed
Kathleen Wilhoite ... Jessica
Jak Kendall ... Jimmy
Brooke Balderson ... Pearl

Paul Sizemore ... Officer Harry

Jane Wiedlin ... Ursula
George McArthur ... The Bald Man (as George the Giant)
Cathy Berry ... Maxine, The Lobster Girl
Pleasant Gehman ... Estelle

Selene Luna ... Harriet
Susie Legault ... Buffalola (as Susie Cravens Legault)
Jeff Montague ... The Announcer

Sean R. Shuford ... The Other Man (as Sean Shuford)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Steve Balderson's Firecracker (Australia) (DVD title)
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Runtime:

Australia:240 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1 more

Certification:

Australia:MA | UK:18

Company:

Dikenga Films more


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Dennis Hopper was considered for the role of Frank. more


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11 out of 19 people found the following comment useful.
Excellent film. Great story, solid acting, and brilliant use of filters/colour, 15 January 2006
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Author: Ronnie_Dobbs from United States

I saw this film at one of its first showings and am constantly checking for a DVD release of it. I choose to review now because there is a lack of good information on it.

Firecracker stars Mike Patton, in his first actual acting role, for those of you that know Patton and his music, I don't think I need to tell you he's a very talented man that never fails to both enlighten and entertain.

Back to the movie, it is actually set in the very town that the story takes place. It takes place about 50 years ago and judging by the town's decor, it hasn't changed much since then. The plot is based on a true story and is very emotional, Jak Kendall and Mike Patton work great together and as you will see that is crucial for this movie to work so well.

Despite a low budget this movie contains really great visuals through the dynamic use of colour for different scenes. The camera-work is something you really need to see, especially if you're sick of the ADD-inspired-camera-angle-onslaught film-making of today.

Whether you're a Mike Patton fan that just wants to see if you're favourite front-man can act, or if you're in the mood for a solid movie with both a great story and visual; you'll be happy you saw Firecracker.

Hopefully, we'll get a DVD release soon. :)

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