6.5
The Bricklayers
1976
“She has the power to set objects on fire with just one glance!”
Firestarter (1984)
May 11, 19841h 55mEN
6.3
759 votes
Overview
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?
Director
Mark L. LesterWriters
Where to Watch
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$15.0M
Revenue
$17.1M
Production Companies
The De Laurentiis Company
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