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5.4/10   617 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Steve Balderson (writer)
Clark Balderson (translation)
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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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(4 articles)
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The Biggest "small" movie ever made 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:
112 min
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Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Dennis Hopper was considered for the role of Frank. more

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10 out of 16 people found the following review useful.
The Biggest "small" movie ever made, 13 July 2005
10/10
Author: Julie Lochlin from Canada

The Biggest "small" movie ever made. That is an understatement. The term "independent film" conjures up images of low-priced film-making, unsteady shots, slackers, "cool" underdogs and story lines as pretentious as the filmmaker looking through the lens. When I think of an "independent film" I don't tend to think of high-class film-making. That is, until now. Never have I seen an independent film as outstanding as Firecracker. It isn't fare to compare Firecracker with other indie flicks. There is simply no comparison. Having seen Wamego: A Documentary, Making Movies Anywhere, I am astounded at the level of expertise summoned to craft this work of genius. The Balderson's seem really down to earth, too. That alone is something rare. Great job, guys!

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