Firestarter (1984)

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114 min - Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller - 11 May 1984 (USA)

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A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telekinetic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	David Keith	...	Andrew 'Andy' McGee
	Drew Barrymore	...	Charlene 'Charlie' McGee
	Freddie Jones	...	Doctor Joseph Wanless
	Heather Locklear	...	Victoria 'Vicky' Tomlinson McGee
	Martin Sheen	...	Captain Hollister
	George C. Scott	...	John Rainbird
	Art Carney	...	Irv Manders
	Louise Fletcher	...	Norma Manders
	Moses Gunn	...	Doctor Pynchot
	Antonio Fargas	...	Taxi Driver
	Drew Snyder	...	Orville Jamieson
	Curtis Credel	...	Bates
	Keith Colbert	...	Mayo
	Dick Warlock	...	Knowles (as Richard Warlock)
	Jeff Ramsey	...	Steinowitz

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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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Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 May 1984 (USA) See more »

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Charlie See more »

Filming Locations:

176 Elkwood Dr., Lake Lure, North Carolina, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$15,100,000 (USA)

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Dino De Laurentiis Company, Universal Pictures See more »

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Runtime:

114 min | Germany: 101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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In a 2010 interview, director Mark L. Lester confirmed that this is his most difficult film that he ever made. See more »

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Continuity: When both Charlie and Andy explore their rooms/cells, all the windows are completely blocked by metal plates. However, during the lightning storm, flashes of lightning are seen throughout. See more »

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Charlie McGee: [after Charlie has destroyed the compound] For you, Daddy.
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Referenced in Hostel: Part II (2007) See more »

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