Scorchers (film)
Encyclopedia
Scorchers is an ensemble drama from 1991 written and directed by David Beaird
with a cast of among others Faye Dunaway
, James Earl Jones
, Denholm Elliott
, Leland Crooke
and Emily Lloyd
. The film is based on the eponymous 1985 stage play by David Beaird which premiered at the Equity Waiver Theater in Los Angeles and had also Leland Crooke in the cast.
Louisiana
on the wedding night
of a young woman named Splendid (played by Emily Lloyd
). Splendid is scared to death of what will happen in the bedroom with her new husband, Dolan (James Wilder
) and her father, Jumper (Leland Crooke
), finds himself having to coax his daughter to submit to the groom.
Meanwhile, Talbot (Jennifer Tilly
) comes to terms with the fact that her husband has not been satisfied at home and has been cheating on her, as the town prostitute, Thais (Faye Dunaway
) shares her wisdom on the ways of men -- all this takes place while the town bartender
, Bear (James Earl Jones
) and the town drunk, Howler (Denholm Elliott
), debate the finer points of music
and life.
Traditional
Performed by Mamou
Master provided by Jungle Productions/Austin, Tx.
"Tit Galop Pour Mamou"
Written and Composed by Dewey Balfa
Performed by Mamou
Master provided by Jungle Productions/Austin, Tx.
Courtesy of Flat Town Music Co.
"Bayou Teche"
Written and composed by Nathan Abshire
Performed by Mamou
Master provided by Jungle Productions/Austin, Tx.
Courtesy of Flat Town Music Co.
"Jolie Blonde"
Traditional
Performed by Mamou
Master provided by Jungle Productions/Austin, Tx.
"La Louisiane"
Written and compsoed by Steve LaFleur
Performed by Mamou
Master provided by Jungle Productions/Austin, Tx.
Courtesy of Stephen LaFleur Music
"Symphony No. 5 - Adagietto"
Composed by Gustav Mahler
Performed by The Budapest Festival Orchestra
Conducted by Ivan Fischer
Courtesy of Delta Music, Inc.
was released by Trinity Home Entertainment in January 2005, but in full screen and without any bonus material. However, the DVD does have an opening monologue by Leland Crooke that was absent from the original VHS release.
David Beaird
David Beaird is an American film and stage director, screenwriter, and playwright.-Career:In 1973 he was recipient of the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in the play "The Hot l Baltimore" at the Ivanhoe Theatre in Chicago, Illinois...
with a cast of among others Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway is an American actress.Dunaway won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Network after receiving previous nominations for the critically acclaimed films Bonnie and Clyde and Chinatown...
, James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones is an American actor. He is well-known for his distinctive bass voice and for his portrayal of characters of substance, gravitas and leadership...
, Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
Denholm Mitchell Elliott, CBE was an English film, television and theatre actor with over 120 film and television credits...
, Leland Crooke
Leland Crooke
Leland Crooke is an American actor from stage and film. He is known from several stage plays and films by David Beaird.-Career:In February 1980 Crooke gave his stage debut in the play Bal which was staged at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago...
and Emily Lloyd
Emily Lloyd
-Early life:Emily Lloyd Pack was born in London, the daughter of Sheila , now known as , a theatrical agent who was a longtime secretary at Harold Pinter's stage agency, and Roger Lloyd-Pack, a stage actor, well-known as Trigger in the British hit sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Her grandfather,...
. The film is based on the eponymous 1985 stage play by David Beaird which premiered at the Equity Waiver Theater in Los Angeles and had also Leland Crooke in the cast.
Plot
Scorchers takes place in cajunCajun
Cajuns are an ethnic group mainly living in the U.S. state of Louisiana, consisting of the descendants of Acadian exiles...
Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
on the wedding night
Wedding Night
Wedding Night is a 2001 Canadian comedy film.-Plot:After winning a contest Florence and Nicolas set out to get married in Niagara Falls accompanied by their family and friends. No sooner do they arrive than the situation turns sour, and the couple decides to call the whole thing off...
of a young woman named Splendid (played by Emily Lloyd
Emily Lloyd
-Early life:Emily Lloyd Pack was born in London, the daughter of Sheila , now known as , a theatrical agent who was a longtime secretary at Harold Pinter's stage agency, and Roger Lloyd-Pack, a stage actor, well-known as Trigger in the British hit sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Her grandfather,...
). Splendid is scared to death of what will happen in the bedroom with her new husband, Dolan (James Wilder
James Wilder
James Curtis Wilder is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions.-High school career:...
) and her father, Jumper (Leland Crooke
Leland Crooke
Leland Crooke is an American actor from stage and film. He is known from several stage plays and films by David Beaird.-Career:In February 1980 Crooke gave his stage debut in the play Bal which was staged at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago...
), finds himself having to coax his daughter to submit to the groom.
Meanwhile, Talbot (Jennifer Tilly
Jennifer Tilly
Jennifer Tilly is an American actress and poker player. She is an Academy Award nominee, and a World Series of Poker Ladies' Event bracelet winner. She is the older sister of actress Meg Tilly.-Early life:...
) comes to terms with the fact that her husband has not been satisfied at home and has been cheating on her, as the town prostitute, Thais (Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway is an American actress.Dunaway won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Network after receiving previous nominations for the critically acclaimed films Bonnie and Clyde and Chinatown...
) shares her wisdom on the ways of men -- all this takes place while the town bartender
Bartender
A bartender is a person who serves beverages behind a counter in a bar, pub, tavern, or similar establishment. A bartender, in short, "tends the bar". The term barkeeper may carry a connotation of being the bar's owner...
, Bear (James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones is an American actor. He is well-known for his distinctive bass voice and for his portrayal of characters of substance, gravitas and leadership...
) and the town drunk, Howler (Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
Denholm Mitchell Elliott, CBE was an English film, television and theatre actor with over 120 film and television credits...
), debate the finer points of music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
and life.
Cast
- Faye DunawayFaye DunawayFaye Dunaway is an American actress.Dunaway won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Network after receiving previous nominations for the critically acclaimed films Bonnie and Clyde and Chinatown...
as Thais - James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesJames Earl Jones is an American actor. He is well-known for his distinctive bass voice and for his portrayal of characters of substance, gravitas and leadership...
as Bear - Denholm ElliottDenholm ElliottDenholm Mitchell Elliott, CBE was an English film, television and theatre actor with over 120 film and television credits...
as Howler - Leland CrookeLeland CrookeLeland Crooke is an American actor from stage and film. He is known from several stage plays and films by David Beaird.-Career:In February 1980 Crooke gave his stage debut in the play Bal which was staged at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago...
as Jumper - Emily LloydEmily Lloyd-Early life:Emily Lloyd Pack was born in London, the daughter of Sheila , now known as , a theatrical agent who was a longtime secretary at Harold Pinter's stage agency, and Roger Lloyd-Pack, a stage actor, well-known as Trigger in the British hit sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Her grandfather,...
as Splendid - Jennifer TillyJennifer TillyJennifer Tilly is an American actress and poker player. She is an Academy Award nominee, and a World Series of Poker Ladies' Event bracelet winner. She is the older sister of actress Meg Tilly.-Early life:...
as Talbot - James WilderJames WilderJames Curtis Wilder is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions.-High school career:...
as Dolan - Luke Perry Luke PerryLuke Perry is an American actor. Perry starred as Dylan McKay on the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210, a role he played from 1990–95, and then from 1998–2000. Much publicity was garnered over the fact that even though he was playing a sixteen-year-old when 90210 began, Perry was actually in his...
as Ray Ray - Anthony GearyAnthony GearyAnthony Geary is an American actor. He has starred on the ABC daytime drama General Hospital as Luke Spencer from 1978 to 1984 and from 1993 to present.-Life and career:...
as Preacher - Kevin Michael Brown as Sugar Cat
- Michael Covert as Pie Boy
- Saxon TrainorSaxon TrainorEileen Cecile "Saxon" Trainor is an American actress and Acting coach.-Biography:She studied with Stella Adler at the Stella Adler Conservatory and with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York...
as Renee - Patrick WarburtonPatrick WarburtonPatrick John Warburton is an American actor of television, film, and voice. He is best known for his several TV roles, including the title role of The Tick, David Puddy on Seinfeld, the evil Johnny Johnson on NewsRadio, and anchorman Jeb Denton on Less Than Perfect...
as Balford
Soundtrack
"Les Flammes D'Enfer"Traditional
Performed by Mamou
Master provided by Jungle Productions/Austin, Tx.
"Tit Galop Pour Mamou"
Written and Composed by Dewey Balfa
Performed by Mamou
Master provided by Jungle Productions/Austin, Tx.
Courtesy of Flat Town Music Co.
"Bayou Teche"
Written and composed by Nathan Abshire
Performed by Mamou
Master provided by Jungle Productions/Austin, Tx.
Courtesy of Flat Town Music Co.
"Jolie Blonde"
Traditional
Performed by Mamou
Master provided by Jungle Productions/Austin, Tx.
"La Louisiane"
Written and compsoed by Steve LaFleur
Performed by Mamou
Master provided by Jungle Productions/Austin, Tx.
Courtesy of Stephen LaFleur Music
"Symphony No. 5 - Adagietto"
Composed by Gustav Mahler
Performed by The Budapest Festival Orchestra
Conducted by Ivan Fischer
Courtesy of Delta Music, Inc.
DVD
The DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
was released by Trinity Home Entertainment in January 2005, but in full screen and without any bonus material. However, the DVD does have an opening monologue by Leland Crooke that was absent from the original VHS release.