Firestarter (1984)
- Starring:
- David Keith, Drew Barrymore, (more)
- Director(s):
- Mark L. Lester
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Firestarter
Firestarter is based on a bone-chilling novel by Steven King. Drew Barrymore plays Charlie McGee the young daughter of Andrew (David Keith) and Vicky (Heather Locklear) McGee, who years earlier had been guinea pigs for a top secret experiment. As a result, Charlie has acquired the unenviable ability to start fires simply by thinking about fires. Charlie is pursued over hill and dale by The Shop, a secret government organization bent upon using her skills for nefarious purposes. The special effects are undeniably startling, even when the script and dialogue are straight out of the funny papers (it's hard to keep a straight face during the New York Times final shot!) The high-priced cast--including George C. Scott, Art Carney, Louise Fletcher--seems to be having a grand ole time. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 115 mins
Complete Cast of Firestarter
- David Keith - Andrew McGee
- George C. Scott - John Rainbird
- Heather Locklear - Vicky McGee
- Louise Fletcher - Norma Manders
- Freddie Jones - Dr. Joseph Wanless
- Keith Colbert - Mayo
- Laurens Moore - Old Man
- Drew Snyder - Orville Jamieson
- Stanley Mann - Motel Owner
- Carey Fox - Agent Hunt
- Wendy Womble - Josie
- Jack Magner - Young Serviceman
- Orwin Harvey - DSI Orderly
- John Sanderford - Albright
- Robert Miano - Blinded Agent
- Antonio Fargas - Taxi Driver
- Drew Barrymore - Charlie McGee
- Martin Sheen - Capt. Hollister
- Art Carney - Irv Manders
- Moses Gunn - Dr. Pynchot
- Steve Boles - Mailman
- Joan Foley - DSI Technican
- Leon Rippy - Blinded Agent
- George Wilbur - DSI Orderly
- Nina Jones - Grad Assistant
- William Alspaugh - Proprietor
- Larry Sprinkle - Security Guard
- Richard Warlock - Knowles
- Cassandra Ward-Freeman - Woman in Stall
- Jeff Ramsey - Steinowitz
- Curtis Credel - Bates
- Director(s):
- Mark L. Lester
- Writer(s):
- Stanley Mann, Bill Phillips, Bill Lancaster
- Producer(s):
- Dino de Laurentiis, Frank Capra, Jr.
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children, Violence, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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