Firestarter (1984)

5.9	Listal rating
5.9	IMDB rating

Directed by

Mark L. Lester

Starring (View all)

David Keith

Andrew 'Andy' McGee

Drew Barrymore

Charlene 'Charlie' McGee

Freddie Jones

Doctor Joseph Wanless

Heather Locklear

Victoria 'Vicky' Tomlinson McGee

Captain Hollister

John Rainbird

Irv Manders

Norma Manders

Written by

Stephen King

novel

Stanley Mann

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Firestarter (Original Theatrical Trailer)

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Firestarter (3/10) Movie CLIP - Burning Mommy (1984) HD

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5 years, 6 months ago at Dec 3 4:23

Raven

I'm actually surprised with how much they stuck to the story line in this novel adaption. It was also comical when ever Charlie (Barrymore) or her father used their abilities. You could 'see' the effects from it ie; Charlie's hair blowing around and the father having to hold the side of his head. Quite amusing it was, but that's what you get for a 1980's movie.
I'd recommend it mostly for p... read more

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Description: Stephen King's spine-tingling tome is the inspiration for this 1980s thriller starring Drew Barrymore as Charlie, an 8-year-old girl with a dubious gift: the ability to ignite fires with just a glance. But her gift quickly proves to be a curse after a mysterious government agency sets out to capture the girl so they can study her -- a ... (more)

Release date : 11 May 1984
UPC: 014381427424

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