Playing with Fire
"All he wanted was a little love."
Originally released in 1985. Playing with Fire is a tv movie/crime film. directed by Ivan Nagy.
Starring Gary Coleman, Cicely Tyson, and Ron O'Neal
Synopsis
Gary Coleman stars as a teenage arsonist. The authorities, friends, and neighbors warn his absentee parents until it is too late.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Zephyr Productions
- New World Television
- NBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playing with Fire about?
Gary Coleman stars as a teenage arsonist. The authorities, friends, and neighbors warn his absentee parents until it is too late.
Who directed Playing with Fire?
Playing with Fire was directed by Ivan Nagy.
How long is Playing with Fire?
Playing with Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Playing with Fire released?
Playing with Fire was released on April 13, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Playing with Fire?
The main cast of Playing with Fire includes Gary Coleman, Cicely Tyson, Ron O'Neal, Yaphet Kotto, Tammy Lauren.