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Firestarter (1984)
A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telekinetic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic.
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Director:
Mark L. LesterWriters:
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Martin Sheen took over at a late stage from Burt Lancaster, who had to withdraw following heart surgery.
Quotes
Charlie McGee:
Woodchips, they should have given me someting harder.
Goofs
Soldier in airport shows he is with the special forces, green beret's. He has private first class rank when he should be a sergeant or higher for that specialized force.
Crazy Credits
In the credits, "Special Effects" is misspelled as "Speical Effects".
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Genres
Action | Horror | Sci-Fi | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
11 May 1984Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
176 Elkwood Dr., Lake Lure, North Carolina, USABox Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$15,100,000 (USA)
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