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Firestarter is a 1984 American science fiction horror-thriller film based on Stephen King's 1980 novel of the same name. The plot concerns a girl who develops pyrokinesis and the secret government agency known as The Shop which seeks to control her. The film was directed by Mark L. Lester, and stars David Keith, Drew Barrymore, Martin Sheen and George C. Scott. Firestarter was shot in and around Wilmington, Chimney Rock, and Lake Lure, North Carolina.

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1984 · 1h 54m · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

TMDB 6.2/10 (781 votes)

Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?

Directed by Mark L. Lester

Box office $17M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Mark L. LesterDirector

Drew Barrymoreas Charlie McGee

David Keithas Andrew McGee

Freddie Jonesas Dr. Joseph Wanless

Heather Locklearas Vicky McGee

Martin Sheenas Captain Hollister

George C. Scottas John Rainbird

Art Carneyas Irv Manders

Louise Fletcheras Norma Manders

Moses Gunnas Dr. Pynchot

Antonio Fargasas Taxi Driver

Drew Snyderas Orville Jamieson CCurtis Credelas Bates KKeith Colbertas Mayo

Dick Warlockas Knowles