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Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire

All he wanted was a little love.

Gary Coleman stars as a teenage arsonist. The authorities, friends, and neighbors warn his absentee parents until it is too late.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Playing with Fire
  • Genres: TV Movie, Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1985-04-13
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (1 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Zephyr Productions, New World Television, NBC
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1524
  • Languages:

Cast & Crew

Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

as David Phillips

Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson

as Carol Phillips

Ron O'Neal

Ron O'Neal

as Steve Phillips

Yaphet Kotto

Yaphet Kotto

as Fire Chief Walker

Tammy Lauren

Tammy Lauren

as Pamela Fredericks

Tom Fridley

Tom Fridley

as Mike Harris

Salome Jens

Salome Jens

as Dr. Becker

Richard McKenzie

Richard McKenzie

as Principal Sweeney

Arthur Burghardt

Arthur Burghardt

as Harry

Jacque Lynn Colton

Jacque Lynn Colton

as Miss Somerhalter

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Gary Coleman is Playing With Fire 1985 NBC promo

External Links

Keywords

firearsonarsonisttroubled teenmidgetvery special episodelatchkey kid

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Playing with Fire?

Playing with Fire is a TV Movie, Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1985-04-13.

Who are the main actors in Playing with Fire?

The main cast includes Gary Coleman, Cicely Tyson, Ron O'Neal, Yaphet Kotto, Tammy Lauren, .

Where can I watch Playing with Fire online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Playing with Fire is available.

Is Playing with Fire based on a true story?

All he wanted was a little love.

What is the IMDb rating of Playing with Fire?

Playing with Fire has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 1 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Playing with Fire?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Playing with Fire?

The soundtrack was composed by Zephyr Productions, New World Television, NBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Playing with Fire filmed?

Playing with Fire was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Playing with Fire?

The total runtime of Playing with Fire is 100 minutes.

Is Playing with Fire suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Playing with Fire?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Playing with Fire.

Does Playing with Fire have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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