Overview
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.
- Director
- Thomas Schlamme
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released (Apr 28, 1989)
Where to watch
- With a subscription
- Free
- Free with ads
Cast
14 people
Holly HunterCarnelle Scott
Alfre WoodardPopeye Jackson
Mary SteenburgenElaine Rutledge
Tim RobbinsDelmount Williams
Scott GlennMac Sam
Trey WilsonBenjamin Drapper
Ann WedgeworthMiss Blue
Amy WrightMissy Mahoney
Veanne CoxTessy Mahoney
Christine LahtiClara Archer
Bert RemsenMr. Morton
Kathleen ChalfantMiss Lilly- LHLori HayesSally Chin
Brent SpinerPreacher Mann
