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Miss Firecracker (1988)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:6
Rotten:3
Average Rating:6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: This hilarious comedy stars Holly Hunter as Carnelle, a sexually-loose hellraiser who was orphaned as a child and has grown up in the shadow of her beautiful cousin, a proper southern belle and... This hilarious comedy stars Holly Hunter as Carnelle, a sexually-loose hellraiser who was orphaned as a child and has grown up in the shadow of her beautiful cousin, a proper southern belle and past Miss Firecracker. Carnelle, far from the typical contestant, sets her sights on the current crown and devises a scheme to enter and win the contest. Hunter is fabulous as the fiery Carnelle, giving justice to the film's title. [More]
Starring: Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Scott Glenn
Starring: Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Scott Glenn, Alfre Woodard, Brent Spiner
Director: Thomas Schlamme
Director: Thomas Schlamme
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Reviews for Miss Firecracker
Warmly human film based on Beth Henley's 1984 play. It will appeal to those who long for liberation from bad dreams and yearn for a place where they can be accepted for who they are.
A neglected gem with sensational performances by everyone, especially Steenburgen and Woodard.
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