
Firestarter
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In this 1984 film directed by Mark L. Lester, a young girl named Charlie McGee discovers she has the extraordinary ability to start fires with her mind, a power she inherited from her parents who were part of a secret government experiment. As she and her father, played by David Keith, are pursued by a sinister government agency intent on capturing her, they must navigate a dangerous world to stay free. The movie features a standout performance by a young Drew Barrymore in the lead role. While it didn’t receive any major awards, it remains a notable adaptation of Stephen King’s work. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 54min
Views:1223
Release:1984
Release Date:1984-05-11
Genre:Action, Best Horror, Horror, Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Science-Fiction, Stephen King, Thriller
Director:Mark L. Lester
Actors:Antonio Fargas, Art Carney, Curtis Credel, David Keith, Dick Warlock, Drew Barrymore, Drew Snyder, Freddie Jones, George C. Scott, Heather Locklear, Jeff Ramsey, Keith Colbert, Louise Fletcher, Martin Sheen, Moses Gunn
Country:United States of America
Awards:2 nominations total
Budget:$12,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$17,080,167
TMDB:6.3
Rotten Tomatoes:40%
FilmAffinity:5.1
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