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description Firestarter Overview

Firestarter, released in 1984, depicts a young woman with pyrokinesis pursued by a government agency called The Shop. Directed by Mark L. Lester, the film stars David Keith and Drew Barrymore, utilizing locations in North Carolina. It marks a second collaboration between Martin Sheen and George C.

Scott following their work on *Rage* (1972).

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info Firestarter Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1984

help Firestarter FAQ

Is Firestarter (1984) the same film as Firestarter (2022)?

No. The 1984 version was directed by Mark L. Lester and stars Drew Barrymore, while the 2022 version was directed by Keith Thomas and is a remake. Both adapt Stephen King's 1980 novel. [1984 film reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firestarter_%281984_film%29)

What is The Shop in Firestarter?

The Shop is the secret government agency that tracks Andy and Charlie after experiments give them unusual abilities. Its pursuit turns Charlie's pyrokinesis into a weapon the agency wants to control. [Firestarter reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firestarter_%281984_film%29)

Who plays Charlie McGee?

Drew Barrymore plays Charlie McGee, the young girl who can start fires with her mind. David Keith plays her father Andy, whose own ability is tied to the same experimental program. [Firestarter reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firestarter_%281984_film%29)

Who is Rainbird in Firestarter (1984)?

John Rainbird is an agent and killer working for The Shop, and George C. Scott plays him in the 1984 film. He is one of the main people hunting Charlie and her father. [Firestarter reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firestarter_%281984_film%29)

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