About this release
A young girl with pyrokinetic powers -- the ability to set fires using only the power of her mind -- is at the center of this horror film. When the girl's power is discovered, government agents set out to attempt to capture and study her, leading to an explosive confrontation.
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Disc 1
BD
Firestarter (1984)
114 min
ThrillerScience FictionHorror
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?
Credits
Director
Mark L. Lester
Writer
Stanley Mann
Cast
Drew Barrymoreas Charlie McGee
David Keithas Andrew McGee
Freddie Jonesas Dr. Joseph Wanless
Heather Locklearas Vicky McGee
Martin Sheenas Captain Hollister
George C. Scottas John Rainbird
Art Carneyas Irv Manders
Louise Fletcheras Norma Manders
Moses Gunnas Dr. Pynchot
Antonio Fargasas Taxi Driver
Cinematographer
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Composer
Christopher Franke
Edgar Froese
Johannes Schmölling
Editor
Ronald Sanders
David Rawlins
Producer
Frank Capra, Jr.
Dino De Laurentiis
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 23, 2026