Firestarter
1984
5.5
Firestarter

'Firestarter' trivia and fun facts

The most difficult film

In a 2010 interview, Director Mark L. Lester confirmed that this was the most difficult film that he ever made.

Another options for Charlie

Jennifer Connelly and Taylor Neff were considered for the role of nine year old Charlene "Charlie" McGee. Drew Barrymore won the part, and was around eight years old when she played it.

One million dollars

Producer Dino DeLaurentiis paid one million dollars for the film rights to the book.

The first of two

'Firestarter' was the first of two Stephen King filmed adaptations starring Drew Barrymore. T

A minor acting role

Stanley Mann, who wrote the screenplay, had a minor acting role in the film.

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.

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.

Four years after

The film was released four years after its source novel had been published.

Martin Sheen appears

Martin Sheen took over at a late stage from Burt Lancaster, who had to withdraw following heart surgery.

Stephen King's daughter

Charlie McGee was modelled on Stephen King's daughter Naomi.

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