Firecracker (2005): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Firecracker is a 2005 mystery thriller directed by Steve Balderson, starring Karen Black as Sandra / Eleanor, Jak Kendall and Mike Patton. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. Stream it on Cineverse and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Steve Balderson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Firecracker About?
The premise of Firecracker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in a small Kansas town, the story follows Jimmy, who flees his abusive family after being drawn to a traveling sideshow carnival. There he meets Sandra, a star attraction, and the bond they form offers fleeting happiness. As their connection deepens, both must confront the violent secrets and darkness that lurk in their lives, leading to a shocking murder.
Firecracker Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- black and white to color
- tattooed woman
- one word title
- female police officer
- belting
- gay interest
- male rear nudity
- sideshow
- kansas
- carnival
- murder
- small town
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- hooded cloak
- red cape
- full body tattoo
- woman smoker
- some scenes in black and white
- wamego kansas
- girly show
- bed sheet
- clothesline
- strangled with a chain
- strangulation
- carpet salesman
- burned field
- fire
- pasties
- stripper
- female nudity
- beating with a belt
- whipping
- bus
- chain
- female castration
- gypsy
- grave
- scissors
- crucifix
- french
- singing
- singer
- surgical operation
- sterility
- telephone call
- mask
- merry go round
- carousel
- ferris wheel
- carnival ride
- freak
Where to Watch Firecracker
Stream it on Cineverse and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Firecracker Cast & Characters
Karen Black leads the cast as Sandra / Eleanor, with Jak Kendall as Jimmy and Mike Patton as Frank / David. Directed by Steve Balderson; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Balderson
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Karen Black as Sandra / Eleanor - Jak Kendall as Jimmy
- Mike Patton as Frank / David
- Brooke Balderson as Pearl
Also Starring in Firecracker
· 34 more- Kathleen Wilhoite Jessica
- Selene Luna Harriet
- Pleasant Gehman Estelle
- Jane Wiedlin Ursula
- Susan Traylor Ed
- Kirsten Holly Smith Patricia
- Amy Kelly Susie Jenkins
- Betti O Rosemary
- George Barker Doctor
- Cathy Berry Maxine the Lobster Girl
- Paul Sizemore Officer Harry
- Nancy Pujol Helen
- Jason Burks Zeke
- George McArthur The Bald Giant
- The Enigma Themselves
- Katzen Themselves
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- Jeff Montague The Announcer
- Susie Legault Buffalola
- Dean Ackles Clark
- Brad Merryman Walter
- Jim Claussen Alfred
- Marc Penney Baba
- Sean R. Shuford Other Man
- Richard Villar John
- James R. Packard III Stage Clown
- Christian Jankowski Travis
- Justin Roelofs Travis
- James David Travis
- Maggie Mace Linda
- Scott Balderson Willard
- Arthur Dodge Vic
- Jay Rohman Priest
- Josh Thies Attacker
- Casey Lauer Attacker
Firecracker Plot Summary
What happens in Firecracker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1950s Wamego, Kansas, a murder victim’s body is unearthed from beneath a storage shed, and the narrative traces the long arc of the events that led to that crime.
Full summary
The whole story of Firecracker, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Firecracker?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who owns the local garage in Wamego?
Cars in Firecracker
8 cars on screen, including the 1964 Chevrolet C-Series and the 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL.
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1964 Chevrolet C-Series Important role -
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Minor role -
1966 Ford Mustang Minor role -
1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten Background role
Firecracker Also Known As
Also known as “파이어크래커”.
- Also known as
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- 파이어크래커
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Firecracker FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Firecracker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Firecracker?
Firecracker runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Firecracker released?
Firecracker was released on October 3, 2005.
Who directed Firecracker?
Firecracker was directed by Steve Balderson.
More films by Steve Balderson Who is in the cast of Firecracker?
Firecracker stars Karen Black as Sandra / Eleanor, Jak Kendall as Jimmy and Mike Patton as Frank / David, among 38 credited actors.
Where can I watch Firecracker?
In the US, Firecracker is streaming on Cineverse, Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Firecracker have a post-credit scene?
No. Firecracker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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