Firestarter (1984)

She has the power to set objects on fire with just one glance!

Firestarter (1984) poster

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?

Director: Mark L. Lester
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling
Cinematography: Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Editing: David Rawlins, Ronald Sanders
Production: The De Laurentiis Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $17M
Original Language: en

Themes

Mind Control and Brain Implants, Telepathic Link and Shared Minds

Keywords

fire, based on novel or book, telepathy, psychic power, girl power, psychic force

Trailer

Firestarter Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Firestarter about?
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?
Who directed Firestarter?
Firestarter was directed by Mark L. Lester.
Who stars in Firestarter?
Firestarter stars David Keith, Drew Barrymore, Freddie Jones, Heather Locklear, Martin Sheen, George C. Scott.
How long is Firestarter?
Firestarter has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Firestarter?
Firestarter is a Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Firestarter?
Firestarter had a budget of $15M.
How much did Firestarter gross?
Firestarter grossed $17M worldwide.
Where was Firestarter produced?
Firestarter was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Firestarter?
The themes of Firestarter include: Mind Control and Brain Implants, Telepathic Link and Shared Minds.