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Firestarter

6.219841h 54mRMovieHorrorScience FictionThriller

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?

DirectorMark L. Lester
WriterStanley Mann
ProducersFrank Capra, Jr.·Dino De Laurentiis

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mark L. Lester

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
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