Firestarter (1984)
She has the power to set objects on fire with just one glance!
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
Release Date: May 11, 1984
Cast
- David Keith - Andrew McGee
- Drew Barrymore - Charlie McGee
- Freddie Jones - Dr. Joseph Wanless
- Heather Locklear - Vicky McGee
- Martin Sheen - Captain Hollister
- George C. Scott - John Rainbird
- Art Carney - Irv Manders
- Louise Fletcher - Norma Manders
- Moses Gunn - Dr. Pynchot
- Antonio Fargas - Taxi Driver
Screenplay
- Stephen King (Novel)
- Stanley Mann (Screenplay)
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
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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.