Playing with Fire(1985)
All he wanted was a little love.
Playing with Fire Synopsis
Gary Coleman stars as a teenage arsonist. The authorities, friends, and neighbors warn his absentee parents until it is too late.
Playing with Fire (1985) is a tv movie, crime and drama film directed by Ivan Nagy, released on April 13, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Gary Coleman, Cicely Tyson, Ron O'Neal and Yaphet Kotto. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Ivan Nagy
- Writers:
- Lew Hunter
- Producers:
- Jim Begg
- Cinematographer:
- Gary Graver
- Composer:
- Dennis McCarthy
- Production:
- Zephyr Productions, New World Television, NBC
- Status:
- Released
Playing with Fire (1985) Trailer
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Playing with Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Coleman
as David Phillips
Cicely Tyson
as Carol Phillips
Ron O'Neal
as Steve Phillips
Yaphet Kotto
as Fire Chief Walker
Tammy Lauren
as Pamela Fredericks
Tom Fridley
as Mike Harris
Salome Jens
as Dr. Becker
Richard McKenzie
as Principal Sweeney
Arthur Burghardt
as Harry
Jacque Lynn Colton
as Miss Somerhalter
Rance Howard
as Fireman Goodwin
- Ron Jackson
Ron Jackson
as Fireman Wilson
Key crew
Directed by Ivan Nagy, written by Lew Hunter, produced by Jim Begg.
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Playing with Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Playing with Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Playing with Fire online?
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Who stars in Playing with Fire?
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The main cast of Playing with Fire (1985) includes Gary Coleman, Cicely Tyson, Ron O'Neal, Yaphet Kotto and Tammy Lauren. The film was directed by Ivan Nagy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playing with Fire released?
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Playing with Fire was released on April 13, 1985 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Playing with Fire worth watching?
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Playing with Fire (1985) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Playing with Fire?
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