They're Playing with Fire(1984)
From his French maid, he got Private Lessons. Now his English professor is giving him a REAL education.
They're Playing with Fire Synopsis
A married college professor decides to seduce her student, whom she hired as a handyman for her yacht. The hesitant student succumbs to his buxom professor, but their romance is interrupted by her corrupt husband and a masked murderer.
They're Playing with Fire (1984) is a crime, horror and thriller film directed by Howard Avedis, released on April 1, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Sybil Danning, Eric Brown, Andrew Prine and Paul Clemens. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Avedis
- Writers:
- Howard Avedis, Marlene Schmidt
- Producers:
- Marlene Schmidt, Howard Avedis
- Cinematographer:
- Gary Graver
- Composer:
- John Cacavas
- Production:
- Hickmar Productions, New World Pictures
- Status:
- Released
They're Playing with Fire (1984) Trailer
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They're Playing with Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sybil Danning
as Diane Stevens
Eric Brown
as Jay Richard
Andrew Prine
as Michael Stevens
Paul Clemens
as Martin 'Bird' Johnson
K.T. Stevens
as Lillian Stevens
- Gene Bicknell
Gene Bicknell
as George Johnson
- Curt Ayers
Curt Ayers
as The Bartender
Dominick Brascia
as Glen
- Bill Conklin
Bill Conklin
as Preacher
- Terese Hanses
Terese Hanses
as Pub Singer
- Greg Kaye
Greg Kaye
as Dale
- Suzanne Kennedy
Suzanne Kennedy
as Janice
Key crew
Directed by Howard Avedis, written by Howard Avedis and Marlene Schmidt, produced by Marlene Schmidt and Howard Avedis.
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They're Playing with Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 50 ratings.
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They're Playing with Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch They're Playing with Fire online?
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They're Playing with Fire (1984) is available to stream on FlixFling and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in They're Playing with Fire?
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The main cast of They're Playing with Fire (1984) includes Sybil Danning, Eric Brown, Andrew Prine, Paul Clemens and K.T. Stevens. The film was directed by Howard Avedis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was They're Playing with Fire released?
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They're Playing with Fire was released on April 1, 1984 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is They're Playing with Fire worth watching?
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They're Playing with Fire (1984) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for They're Playing with Fire?
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Yes. The official They're Playing with Fire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.