Summary
Firestarter is an American science-fiction film first released in 1984,
directed by Mark L. Lester.
The film is based on a novel by Stephen King and stars David Keith, Drew Barrymore, Freddie Jones, Heather Locklear and Martin Sheen.
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Credits
- Director: Mark L. Lester
- Script: Stephen King (novel), Stanley Mann
- Photo: Giuseppe Ruzzolini
- Music: Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling
- Cast: 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), Jeff Ramsey (Steinowitz), Jack Magner (Young Serviceman), Lisa Anne Barnes (Serviceman’s Girlfriend), Larry Sprinkle (Security Guard), Cassandra Ward-Freeman (Woman in Stall), Scott R. Davis (Bearded Student), Nina Jones (Grad Assistant), William Alspaugh (Proprietor), Laurens Moore (Old Man), Anne Fitzgibbon (Old Lady), Steve Boles (Mailman), Stanley Mann (Motel Owner), Robert Miano (Blinded Agent), Leon Rippy (Blinded Agent), Carole Francisco (Joan Dugan), Wendy Womble (Josie), Etan Boritzer (DSI Technician), Joan Foley (DSI Technician), John Sanderford (Albright), Orwin C. Harvey (DSI Orderly), George P. Wilbur (DSI Orderly), Carey Fox (Agent Hunt)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 114 min
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