Scorchers
Synopsis
Bayou La Teche, Louisiana sizzles as the Cajun town celebrates the wedding of Splendid and Dolan. The trouble comes on the wedding night when Splendid is determined to maintain her innocence. On the other side of town Splendids' cousin has her own problems. Her man has been sleeping with Thais, the town hooker. She heads to the Tiger Cafe with gun in hand to get back her man.
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Scorchers (1991)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-18
Top Cast
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Faye Dunaway
Thais
Denholm Elliott
Howler
James Earl Jones
Bear
Emily Lloyd
Splendid
Jennifer Tilly
Talbot
Luke Perry
Ray Ray
James Wilder
Dolan
Anthony Geary
Preacher
Leland Crooke
Jumper
Kevin Michael Brown
Sugar Cat
Michael Covert
Pie Boy
Saxon Trainor
Renee
Steve LeFleur
Band Member #1
Jonno Frishberg
Band Member #2
Joe Fontenot
Band Member #3
Kevin Sonnier
Band Member #4
Patrick Warburton
Balford
Carter Burwell
Piano Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Beaird
- Screenplay & Story
- David Beaird
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- Scorchers
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Beaird
David Beaird
Carter Burwell
Peter Deming
Department Leadership Roster
David Beaird
Director
David Beaird
Writer
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scorchers
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What is Scorchers about?
Bayou La Teche, Louisiana sizzles as the Cajun town celebrates the wedding of Splendid and Dolan. The trouble comes on the wedding night when Splendid is determined to maintain her innocence. On the other side of town Splendids' cousin has her own problems. Her man has been sleeping with Thais, the town hooker. She heads to the Tiger Cafe with gun in hand to get back her man.
Who directed Scorchers?
Scorchers was directed by David Beaird.
Who stars in Scorchers?
The principal cast of Scorchers includes Faye Dunaway, Denholm Elliott, James Earl Jones, Emily Lloyd, Jennifer Tilly.
When was Scorchers released and how long is it?
Scorchers was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Scorchers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scorchers was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scorchers?
Scorchers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).