Firecracker
Synopsis
A tale of murder in small-town Kansas. When Jimmy is lured away from his abusive family by a traveling sideshow carnival, he encounters Sandra, one of the main attractions. The happiness they find together causes them to confront the darkness in their lives
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Karen Black
Sandra / Eleanor
Mike Patton
Frank / David
Susan Traylor
Ed
Kathleen Wilhoite
Jessica
Brooke Balderson
Pearl
George McArthur
The Bald Giant
The Enigma
Self
Katzen
Self
Cathy Berry
Maxine the Lobster Girl
Paul Sizemore
Officer Harry
Jane Wiedlin
Ursula
Pleasant Gehman
Estelle
Selene Luna
Harriet
Amy Kelly
Susie Jenkins
Jeff Montague
The Announcer
Susie Legault
Buffalola
Dean Ackles
Clark
Brad Merryman
Walter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Raindance FIlm Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 11, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Balderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Balderson, Laurie McKinnon, Pleasant Gehman
- Original Score
- Justin R. Durban, The Enigma, LindsayAnne Klemm, Heinrich Wilhelm Sölter
- Original Title
- Firecracker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $2M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Balderson
Steve Balderson, Laurie McKinnon, Pleasant Gehman
Justin R. Durban, The Enigma, LindsayAnne Klemm, Heinrich Wilhelm Sölter
Jonah Torreano
Steve Balderson
Dan Holmgren, Jennifer Dreiling, Clark Balderson, Beth Wittig, Jerry P. Magana
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Balderson
Director
Justin R. Durban
Original Music Composer
Dan Holmgren
Producer
Jennifer Dreiling
Producer
Jonah Torreano
Director of Photography
Clark Balderson
Producer
The Enigma
Original Music Composer
LindsayAnne Klemm
Original Music Composer
Heinrich Wilhelm Sölter
Original Music Composer
Beth Wittig
Producer
Jerry P. Magana
Producer
Steve Balderson
Producer
Steve Balderson
Writer
Steve Balderson
Production Design
Steve Balderson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Firecracker.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firecracker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Firecracker about?
A tale of murder in small-town Kansas. When Jimmy is lured away from his abusive family by a traveling sideshow carnival, he encounters Sandra, one of the main attractions. The happiness they find together causes them to confront the darkness in their lives
Who directed Firecracker?
Firecracker was directed by Steve Balderson.
Who stars in Firecracker?
The principal cast of Firecracker includes Karen Black, Mike Patton, Susan Traylor, Kathleen Wilhoite, Brooke Balderson.
When was Firecracker released and how long is it?
Firecracker was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Firecracker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Firecracker was composed by Justin R. Durban, The Enigma, LindsayAnne Klemm, Heinrich Wilhelm Sölter.