Miss Firecracker

Miss Firecracker

An explosive comedy!

PG 1989 · 102 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy

Unhappy Carnelle Scott is desperate to escape her reputation as Yazoo City's 'Miss Hot Tamale.' She throws herself into a do-or-die effort to win the Mississippi town's big talent contest, an honor won ten years ago by her older sister and unattainable role model Elain.

Directed by Thomas Schlamme · Written by Beth Henley

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