IMDb 5.6 1981 HD

Firecracker

Firecracker

1981
Action Thriller
77 min R PH
4.88 / 10
5.6 IMDB

Femme fatale martial arts expert teaches the mafia a lesson.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Cirio H. Santiago
Starring
Jillian Kesner / Darby Hinton / Rey Malonzo / Ken Metcalfe / Peter Cooper / Don Gordon Bell / Carolyn Smith / Chanda Romero

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

action-packed stylish predictable entertaining solid serviceable exciting tough charismatic dated kinetic

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
May 23, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

Watching 'Firecracker' from 1981, one is struck by the potential of its premise: a skilled female fighter dispensing justice. Jillian Kesner certainly has the physical presence for the role of a martial arts expert confronting the mafia. However,…

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Liam O'Connell
May 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Firecracker' is a quintessential martial arts film from 1981, built around the charisma and combat ability of its lead, Jillian Kesner. Kesner delivers a performance that is both alluring and tough, perfectly embodying the 'femme fatale martial arts…

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Sophia Chen
May 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In the landscape of 1980s martial arts cinema, 'Firecracker' stands out thanks to its compelling central performance by Jillian Kesner. She is utterly believable as a femme fatale who can more than hold her own against the criminal…

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Marcus Thorne
May 23, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Firecracker', released in 1981, presents a scenario ripe for thrilling martial arts action, with Jillian Kesner taking centre stage as a deadly force against the mob. Kesner certainly possesses the physicality for the role, and the film attempts…

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Eleanor Vance
May 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Jillian Kesner shines as the formidable lead in 'Firecracker', a 1981 martial arts flick that doesn't shy away from its pulpy premise. Kesner embodies the femme fatale with a deadly kick, delivering a performance that is both captivating…

FAQs

The plot summary suggests 'Firecracker' leans towards a more straightforward, action-driven narrative. The focus is on a skilled protagonist teaching the mafia a lesson, implying a clear conflict and resolution through combat rather than intricate plot twists. This approach often appeals to fans seeking visceral entertainment.