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Firestarter

  • 1984
  • R
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
38K
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Drew Barrymore in Firestarter (1984)
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A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telepathic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic.A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telepathic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic.A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telepathic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic.

  • Director
    • Mark L. Lester
  • Writers
    • Stephen King
    • Stanley Mann
  • Stars
    • Drew Barrymore
    • David Keith
    • Freddie Jones
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    38K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark L. Lester
    • Writers
      • Stephen King
      • Stanley Mann
    • Stars
      • Drew Barrymore
      • David Keith
      • Freddie Jones
    • 158User reviews
    • 103Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos5

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    Trailer 2:03
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    Firestarter: Charlene
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    Firestarter: Mark L. Lester On Transforming The Book Into A Movie
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    Firestarter: Mark L. Lester On Transforming The Book Into A Movie
    Firestarter: Mark L. Lester And Dick Warlock On The Stunts Of The Film
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    Firestarter: Mark L. Lester And Dick Warlock On The Stunts Of The Film

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    Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore
    • Charlie McGee
    David Keith
    David Keith
    • Andrew McGee
    Freddie Jones
    Freddie Jones
    • Dr. Joseph Wanless
    Heather Locklear
    Heather Locklear
    • Vicky McGee
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Captain Hollister
    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • John Rainbird
    Art Carney
    Art Carney
    • Irv Manders
    Louise Fletcher
    Louise Fletcher
    • Norma Manders
    Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn
    • Dr. Pynchot
    Antonio Fargas
    Antonio Fargas
    • Taxi Driver
    Drew Snyder
    Drew Snyder
    • Orville Jamieson
    Curtis Credel
    Curtis Credel
    • Bates
    Keith Colbert
    • Mayo
    Dick Warlock
    Dick Warlock
    • Knowles
    • (as Richard Warlock)
    Jeff Ramsey
    Jeff Ramsey
    • Steinowitz
    Jack Magner
    Jack Magner
    • Young Serviceman
    Lisa Anne Barnes
    Lisa Anne Barnes
    • Serviceman's Girlfriend
    Larry Sprinkle
    • Security Guard
    • Director
      • Mark L. Lester
    • Writers
      • Stephen King
      • Stanley Mann
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      George C. Scott wears an eye patch over his left eye during the final half hour of the film which was due to the infection caused by the contact lens used earlier in the film. The eye was not quite healed and had to wear it to complete the filming of his scenes.
    • Goofs
      When Charlie is destroying The Shop's mansion you can clearly see where the set was cut so it could destroyed easily. Right after Charlie sends the second fire ball into the house the shot pans up to the balcony where a man is burning. In that shot you can see where the balcony has been set to be destroyed. You can also see the detcord explosives wrapped around the pillars to cause them to break off at predetermined places.
    • Quotes

      Captain Hollister: [referring to Charlie] When we find out all we need to know from her...

      John Rainbird: ...when you give her to me.

      Captain Hollister: [after a pause] What are you going to do with her?

      John Rainbird: John, the friendly orderly, will come in. He will greet her, talk to her, get her to smile... John, the friendly orderly, will make her happy because he's the only one who can. And when John feels she has reached the moment of her greatest happiness, he will strike her across the bridge of the nose, breaking it explosively and sending bone fragments into her brain. It'll be quick. And he'll be looking at her face at the time. He will *know* her power. And when he dies, which I hope is very soon, perhaps he can take that power with him... into the other world.

      Captain Hollister: [finishes off his drink and heads for the door] You are crazy!

    • Crazy credits
      [unused disclaimer, written for end titles; ended up on cutting-room floor] FIRESTARTER contains a purely fictional account of a small group of ruthless and corrupt scientific researchers and national-intelligence agents. These characters do not represent the United States government, and it would be erroneous and unfair to suggest that they do. The vast majority of North American intelligence and research personnel have demonstrated the utmost moral sense, regard for civilian welfare, and worthiness of the public trust.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Breakin'/Firestarter/Hardbodies/Sugar Cane Alley (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Crystal Voice
      Written by Tangerine Dream

      Performed by Tangerine Dream

    User reviews158

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    5/10

    The conclusion is rather explosive.

    This movie is about, of course, a girl who can start fires with her mind. Through a series of flashbacks we see how she came about these powers and why the government is now pursuing her. This movie features a few stars such as the title character Drew Barrymore, David Keith, George C. Scott, and Martin Sheen. Keith plays Barrymore's dad and he also has special abilities mainly consisting of a strange ability to control a persons mind. Through the first half of the film we see these two chased by this organization called "the shop" which is actually referred too in a couple of other King novels (never read this one though). The second half has them captured by this organization and performing tests on Barrymore's character. For the most part this movie is very slow moving and a bit confusing. I have watched it a few times and I still am unsure of George C Scott's motivations. You see Charlie (Barrymore) use her powers here and there, but nothing to grand, that is until the end where the movie really ends with a bang.
    • Aaron1375
    • Feb 15, 2004
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Feuerteufel
    • Filming locations
      • Elwell Ferry Plantation - 1190 N Elwell Ferry Road, Carvers Creek, North Carolina, USA(Irv and Norma Manders farm)
    • Production companies
      • Dino De Laurentiis Company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,080,167
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,726,660
      • May 13, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,080,167
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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