Firestarter(1984)
She has the power to set objects on fire with just one glance!
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?
Movie: Firestarter
Top 10 Billed Cast
Andrew McGee
Charlie McGee
Dr. Joseph Wanless
Vicky McGee
Captain Hollister
John Rainbird
Irv Manders
Norma Manders
Dr. Pynchot
Taxi Driver
Video Trailer Firestarter
Video: Firestarter - Trailer
Firestarter - Trailer
Official Trailer
Charlene
Firestarter TV trailer 1984
Mark L. Lester and Dick Warlock On The Stunts Of The Film
Mark L. Lester On Transforming The Book Into a Movie
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Firestarter - Trailer - Trailer
Official Trailer - Trailer
Charlene - Clip
Firestarter TV trailer 1984 - Teaser
Mark L. Lester and Dick Warlock On The Stunts Of The Film - Featurette
Mark L. Lester On Transforming The Book Into a Movie - Featurette
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