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Firestarter

1984-05-11 · 114 min · ★ 6.3

Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?

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Directors
Mark L. Lester
Production companies
The De Laurentiis Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 17,080,167

Top Cast

Drew BarrymoreDrew BarrymoreCharlie McGee
David KeithDavid KeithAndrew McGee
Freddie JonesFreddie JonesDr. Joseph Wanless
Heather LocklearHeather LocklearVicky McGee
Martin SheenMartin SheenCaptain Hollister
George C. ScottGeorge C. ScottJohn Rainbird
Art CarneyArt CarneyIrv Manders
Louise FletcherLouise FletcherNorma Manders
Moses GunnMoses GunnDr. Pynchot
Antonio FargasAntonio FargasTaxi Driver
Drew SnyderDrew SnyderOrville Jamieson
Curtis CredelBates
Keith ColbertMayo
Dick WarlockDick WarlockKnowles
Jeff RamseyJeff RamseySteinowitz
Jack MagnerJack MagnerYoung Serviceman
Lisa Anne BarnesServiceman's Girlfriend
Larry SprinkleSecurity Guard
Cassandra Ward-FreemanWoman in Stall
Scott R. DavisBearded Student

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