

28/04/1989
Unhappy Carnelle Scott is desperate to escape her reputation as Yazoo City's 'Miss Hot Tamale.' She throws herself into a do-or-die effort to win the Mississippi town's big talent contest, an honor won ten years ago by her older sister and unattainable role model Elain.

Holly Hunter
as Carnelle Scott

Alfre Woodard
as Popeye Jackson

Mary Steenburgen
as Elaine Rutledge

Tim Robbins
as Delmount Williams

Scott Glenn
as Mac Sam

Trey Wilson
as Benjamin Drapper

Ann Wedgeworth
as Miss Blue

Amy Wright
as Missy Mahoney

Veanne Cox
as Tessy Mahoney

Christine Lahti
as Clara Archer

Bert Remsen
as Mr. Morton

Kathleen Chalfant
as Miss Lilly

Lori Hayes
as Sally Chin

Brent Spiner
as Preacher Mann
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