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Firecracker

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Firecracker (2004)

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Reviews Counted:21

Fresh:9

Rotten:12

Average Rating:4.2/10

Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: This film festival favorite wrestles with murder and abuse in the shadows of a small town in Kansas. Jim escapes his cruel family by befriending the star of a traveling carnival, a singer named... This film festival favorite wrestles with murder and abuse in the shadows of a small town in Kansas. Jim escapes his cruel family by befriending the star of a traveling carnival, a singer named Sandra. Through their bond, Jim and Sandra discover that hardship reigns in both of their lives. [More]

Starring: Karen Black, Mike Patton, Susan Traylor, Kathleen Wilhoite

Starring: Karen Black, Mike Patton, Susan Traylor, Kathleen Wilhoite, Jane Wiedlin

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Creative but absurd film, unusually done but boring and stupid at times. Bland performances. The... More
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Jimmy comes from an abusive family so he joins the circus when it comes to town. Mike Patton... More
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