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2003 • Movie • Crime • Directed by Steve Balderson

Firecracker

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Synopsis

Surrealist true crime drama about a real-life murder in small town Kansas. A young man, abused by his brother (Mike Patton) and his mother's religious zeal, befriends a carnival Freak Show's main attraction (Karen Black).

Details

GenreCrime

Release Date2003-01-01

Runtime112 min

Main Audio LanguageEnglish

CountriesUS

Production CompanyDikenga Films

IMDb

5.0(1,076 votes)

Keywords

Psychological Thrillers, Cult Movie, Arthouse, Neo-Noir, Depression, Shot on Film, Alfred Hitchcock, Religion, Small Town, Gay, David Lynch, 1960s, Chase & Escape, Black & White, Surrealism

Advisory

Language, Violence, Nudity, Sex

Festivals

FANTASIA
CHICAGO UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
PiFAN
RAVENNA NIGHTMARE FILM FESTIVAL
LUND FANTASTIK FILM FESTIVAL
INTERNATIONAL HOF FILM FESTIVAL
MAR DEL PLATA
OYA FESTIVALEN
WINNIPEG INT'L FILM FESTIVAL
SAN DIEGO FILM FESTIVAL
Raindance Film Festival

Awards

Fantasport0 | Best International Fantasy
New York VisonFest | Best Cinematography, Best Actress, Best Production

Cast

Karen Blackas Eleanor, Sandra

Mike Pattonas David, Frank

Susan Trayloras Ed

Kathlene Wilhoiteas Jessica

Jane Wiedlinas Ursula

The Enigmaas Himself

Selene Lunaas Harriet

Pleasant Gehmanas 3-breasted Estelle

Crew

Steve Baldersondirector

Links

FIRECRACKER - The Movie

Firecracker Screencaps Gallery - Karen Black and Mike Patton (2005)

screenmusings.org

Firecracker movie review & film summary (2005) | Roger Ebert

In Music We Trust - INTERVIEW: Steve Balderson: Firecracker

inmusicwetrust.com

J.B. Spins: Balderson at the Arena: Firecracker

FIRECRACKER 10 YEARS | Steve Balderson Interview

faithnomorefollowers.com

Firecracker: An Interview with Steve Balderson – Offscreen

Director deals with ‘Firecracker’ shortage | News, Sports, Jobs - Lawrence Journal-World: news, information, headlines and events in Lawrence, Kansas

www2.ljworld.com

1 Filmmaker, 3 Films: An Introduction to writer/director Steve Balderson – Reel News Daily

reelnewsdaily.com

Other places to watch

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