Film · 1984
Firestarter
Directed by Mark L. Lester · starring Drew Barrymore, David Keith and Freddie Jones
- 1 h 54 min
- R18
- Action · Horror · Science fiction
USA- Released in the UK 14 May 1984
- 5.5 AverageMovieNCo
- 6.0 Users2 votes
- 5.0 Critics4 reviews
Synopsis
A little girl, played by Drew Barrymore, possesses special powers. With only 8 years old he is able to control supernatural powers that will allow him to set fires with his mind. All its powers were acquired by an experiment that was conducted by the United States Government to use as a secret weapon.
The film is directed by Mark L. Lester, written by Stanley Mann based in the work that Stephen King did. Next to Drew Barrymore are David Keith and Freddie Jones.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 114 min1 hour and 54 minutes
- Budget
- $15mUniversal Pictures
- Rating
- R18To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas to adults of not less than 18 years
- How long is Firestarter?
- 1 hour and 54 minutes (114 minutes).
- When was Firestarter released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 14 May 1984.
- Who directed Firestarter?
- Mark L. Lester.
- Who is in Firestarter?
- It stars Drew Barrymore, David Keith, Freddie Jones and Heather Locklear.
Cast
Full cast (13)-
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- Director
- Mark L. Lester
- Writers
- Stephen King
- Producers
- Dino De Laurentiis
Videos and trailers
See the video
Photos and posters
All 23 photos
Reviews
All 4 reviewsWhat the critics say average 5.0 from 4 outlets
- 8.0 New York TimesVincent Canby
A good, stylish mixture of the kind of hokey horror and science-fiction elements in which Mr. King specializes.
Read - 5.0 Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
The most astonishing thing in the movie, however, is how boring it is.
Read - 5.0 Variety
Script by Stanley Mann is quite faithful to the Stephen King novel, but cinematically that loyalty is damaging.
Soundtrack
All 2 songs- Crystal VoiceTangerine Dream Spotify
- Turkey in the Straw
Trivia
All 10 facts-
Stephen King's daughter
Charlie McGee was modelled on Stephen King's daughter Naomi.
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The first novel
'Firestarter' was the first Stephen King novel published in a limited edition. King later regretted this decision because of the copies' preciousness and unavailability.
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The most difficult film
In a 2010 interview, Director Mark L. Lester confirmed that this was the most difficult film that he ever made.
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Martin Sheen appears
Martin Sheen took over at a late stage from Burt Lancaster, who had to withdraw following heart surgery.
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Tangerine Dream
According to Director Mark L. Lester, Tangerine Dream never actually saw the film. They sent him some music and told him to choose whatever he liked.
