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Firestarter

Firestarter

Actor(s): David Keith, Drew Barrymore, George C. Scott, Martin Sheen, Heather Locklear
Director(s): Mark L. Lester
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Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Adult Language
Movie Release: 1984
DVD Release: 04/01/1998
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 55 mins
Studio: Universal Studios
Members Wishing: 14
Genres: Science Fiction, Action Thriller, Chase Movie, Psychological Thriller

Synopsis

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, All Movie Guide

Cast

David Keith - Andrew McGee
Drew Barrymore - Charlie McGee
George C. Scott - John Rainbird
Martin Sheen - Capt. Hollister
Heather Locklear - Vicky McGee
Art Carney - Irv Manders


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