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Firestarter (1984)
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A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telekinetic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic. Director:Mark L. Lester |
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| Drew Barrymore | ... | ||
| Freddie Jones | ... | ||
| Heather Locklear | ... | ||
| Martin Sheen | ... | ||
| George C. Scott | ... | ||
| Art Carney | ... | ||
| Louise Fletcher | ... | ||
| Moses Gunn | ... | ||
| Antonio Fargas | ... |
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Dick Warlock | ... |
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Storyline
Andrew and Vicky McGee met while earning money as guinea pigs for an experiment at college. The experiment was shrouded in suspicion and mystery, and seemed to be related to psychic abilities. The two were married and had a daughter Charile, who has the ability to start fires by merely thinking about it. Naturally, the government takes a great interest in Charlie, and operatives from the secret department known as "The Shop" want to quarrantine and study her. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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Charlie See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$15,100,000 (USA)Company Credits
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This film was originally going to be directed by John Carpenter. According to Carpenter, Universal executives removed him from the project in the wake of the box office and critical drubbing they received for The Thing. Carpenter had reportedly talked to his Assault on Precinct 13 actor, Darwin Joston about taking on the role of John Rainbird, which was ultimately played by George C. Scott. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: When Charlie sends the water valve flying across the barn during her confrontation with Rainbird, you can see the wire pulling it into the side of the barn. See more »Quotes
Charlie McGee: [to the agent after he escorts her to the stables] Get out of here, you bastard! I'll burn you up! I'll fry you!See more »
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