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On This Day: April 28, 1989 - Miss Firecracker Opens in Theaters

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On This Day: April 28, 1989 - Miss Firecracker Opens in Theaters.

On April 28, 1989, the comedy drama Miss Firecracker debuted in theaters. Directed by Thomas Schlamme, the film starred Holly Hunter as Carnelle Scott, a young woman determined to win the local beauty pageant in a small Mississippi town to transform her reputation and her future.

The movie featured a strong supporting cast including Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Alfre Woodard, and Scott Glenn. Despite its heartfelt story and talented lineup, Miss Firecracker struggled commercially, earning...
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