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|caption = ''Cinema Poster'' | |caption = ''Cinema Poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | ||
| − | |director = Mark Lester | + | |director = [[Mark L. Lester]] |
|date= 1984 | |date= 1984 | ||
|language = | |language = | ||
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|character4=Captain Hollister | |character4=Captain Hollister | ||
|actor4=[[Martin Sheen]] | |actor4=[[Martin Sheen]] | ||
| − | |character5= | + | |character5=Victoria 'Vicky' McGee |
| − | |actor5=[[ | + | |actor5=[[Heather Locklear]] |
|character6=Doctor Pynchot | |character6=Doctor Pynchot | ||
| − | |actor6= | + | |actor6=Moses Gunn |
| − | |character7= | + | |character7=Irv Manders |
| − | |actor7= | + | |actor7=[[Art Carney]] |
| − | |character8= | + | |character8=Norma Manders |
| − | |actor8= | + | |actor8=Louise Fletcher |
| − | |character9= | + | |character9=Dr. Joseph Wanless |
| − | |actor9= | + | |actor9=[[Freddie Jones]] |
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| − | '''''Firestarter''''' is a 1984 science fiction thriller based on the eponymous novel by Stephen King. | + | '''''Firestarter''''' is a 1984 science fiction thriller directed by [[Mark L. Lester]] and based on the eponymous novel written by [[Stephen King]]. A married couple, Andy ([[David Keith]]) and Vicky ([[Heather Locklear]]), who both developed psychic abilities after a government experiment, produce a daughter, Charlie ([[Drew Barrymore]]), with pyrokinetic abilities that make her the target of "The Shop", the government agency that conducted the original experiment. A film remake premiered on the streaming service Peacock on May 13, 2022. |
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__TOC__<br clear="all"> | __TOC__<br clear="all"> | ||
| − | = | + | = Revolvers = |
== Colt Detective Special == | == Colt Detective Special == | ||
Most of Department of Scientific Intelligence (DSI) agents carry [[Colt Detective Special]] revolvers. | Most of Department of Scientific Intelligence (DSI) agents carry [[Colt Detective Special]] revolvers. | ||
| − | [[Image:Colt_Detective_Special.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Colt_Detective_Special.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Detective Special 1st Gen - .38 Special]] |
| − | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DSI agents fire their revolvers during the encounter on the Irv Manders' farm. | + | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DSI agents fire their revolvers during the encounter on the Irv Manders' farm. The one at the right is armed with a Colt Detective Special and the one at the left with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10HB]].]] |
[[Image:Firestarter-Colt-DS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at the Colt Detective Special revolver.]] | [[Image:Firestarter-Colt-DS-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at the Colt Detective Special revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Firestarter-Colt-DS-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Hollister ([[Martin Sheen]]) holds his revolver in the final scene.]] | [[Image:Firestarter-Colt-DS-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Captain Hollister ([[Martin Sheen]]) holds his revolver in the final scene.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the final scene most of the DSI agents hold Colt DS revolvers.]] |
== Colt Python == | == Colt Python == | ||
In the final scene John Rainbird ([[George C. Scott]]) is armed with a [[Colt Python]] with 4" barrel. | In the final scene John Rainbird ([[George C. Scott]]) is armed with a [[Colt Python]] with 4" barrel. | ||
| − | [[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum]] |
[[Image:Firestarter-Colt-Python-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Rainbird loads his Colt Python revolver.]] | [[Image:Firestarter-Colt-Python-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|John Rainbird loads his Colt Python revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Firestarter-Colt-Python-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rainbird aims his revolver.]] | [[Image:Firestarter-Colt-Python-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rainbird aims his revolver.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
| − | Several of DSI agents carry [[Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB]] revolvers. | + | Several of DSI agents carry [[Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB]] revolvers with 4" and 3" barrels. |
| − | [[Image:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special]] |
| + | [[Image:SW103inch.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB with 3" barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A DSI agent at the background inspects his revolver.]] | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A DSI agent at the background inspects his revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A DSI agent ([[Robert Miano]]) aims his revolver at Andy McGee (David Keith).]] | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A DSI agent ([[Robert Miano]]) aims his revolver at Andy McGee (David Keith).]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent | + | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DSI agents fire their revolvers during the encounter on the Irv Manders' farm. The one at the right is armed with a [[Colt Detective Special]] and the one at the left with a S&W Model 10 HB.]] |
| + | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A DSI agent with a S&W Model 10HB revolver with 3" barrel.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Albright ([[John Sanderford]]) holds his revolver in the final scene.]] | ||
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| + | == Unidentified revolvers == | ||
| + | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A security guard (Larry Sprinkle) in the airport carries a revolver in the holster. It is supposed to be some Smith & Wesson model, maybe same Model 10HB that is widely used in the movie.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DSI agents holdf their guns in the final scene. A uniformed man at the background left holds a long-barreled revolver.]] | ||
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| + | = Pistols = | ||
| + | == M1911 style == | ||
| + | In the final scene several of DSI agents are armed with [[M1911 pistol series|M1911 style]] pistols. | ||
| + | [[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|For reference: Pre-War Colt M1911A1 - Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Firestarter-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three DSI agents in fireproof suits are armed with pistols that are supposed to be M1911s. Note that the pistol in hands of a man in the center has the slide locked in back position.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Firestarter-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the pistols of the trio can be seen better.]] | ||
== Unidentified pistols == | == Unidentified pistols == | ||
| − | + | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DSI agents aim their guns in the final scene. The one at the right holds an unidentified pistol, seemingly some hammerless model.]] | |
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| − | [[Image:Firestarter-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|DSI agents in the final scene. The one at the right | ||
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= Submachine guns = | = Submachine guns = | ||
== Uzi Carbine == | == Uzi Carbine == | ||
| − | In the final scene | + | In the final scene DSI Agent Hunt ([[Carey Fox]]) is armed with an [[Uzi Carbine]] with custom barrel shroud. |
[[Image:UziCarbineModA.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Uzi semiautomatic Carbine with 16" barrel (IMI Model A) - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:UziCarbineModA.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Uzi semiautomatic Carbine with 16" barrel (IMI Model A) - 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | [[Image:Firestarter-Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:Firestarter-Uzi-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Agent Hunt carries his Uzi Carbine.]] |
[[Image:Firestarter-Uzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrel shroud can be seen.]] | [[Image:Firestarter-Uzi-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrel shroud can be seen.]] | ||
[[Image:Firestarter-Uzi-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Uzi Carbine is seen on the ground.]] | [[Image:Firestarter-Uzi-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Uzi Carbine is seen on the ground.]] | ||
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[[Image:Firestarter-AR7-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at the trigger.]] | [[Image:Firestarter-AR7-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at the trigger.]] | ||
| − | == | + | = Assault Rifles = |
| + | == M16A1 == | ||
Several guards of the DSI headquarters carry [[M16]] assault rifles. They are never seen close enough to identify the model with sure but due to the year of filming (1984) these rifles are most likely [[M16A1]]s. | Several guards of the DSI headquarters carry [[M16]] assault rifles. They are never seen close enough to identify the model with sure but due to the year of filming (1984) these rifles are most likely [[M16A1]]s. | ||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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[[Category:Science-Fiction]] | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] | ||
[[Category:Thriller]] | [[Category:Thriller]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Mark L. Lester]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Stephen King]] | ||
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Firestarter is a 1984 science fiction thriller directed by Mark L. Lester and based on the eponymous novel written by Stephen King. A married couple, Andy (David Keith) and Vicky (Heather Locklear), who both developed psychic abilities after a government experiment, produce a daughter, Charlie (Drew Barrymore), with pyrokinetic abilities that make her the target of "The Shop", the government agency that conducted the original experiment. A film remake premiered on the streaming service Peacock on May 13, 2022.
The following weapons were used in the film Firestarter (1984):
Revolvers
Colt Detective Special
Most of Department of Scientific Intelligence (DSI) agents carry Colt Detective Special revolvers.
DSI agents fire their revolvers during the encounter on the Irv Manders' farm. The one at the right is armed with a Colt Detective Special and the one at the left with a Smith & Wesson Model 10HB.
Captain Hollister (Martin Sheen) holds his revolver in the final scene.
Colt Python
In the final scene John Rainbird (George C. Scott) is armed with a Colt Python with 4" barrel.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Several of DSI agents carry Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB revolvers with 4" and 3" barrels.
A DSI agent (Robert Miano) aims his revolver at Andy McGee (David Keith).
DSI agents fire their revolvers during the encounter on the Irv Manders' farm. The one at the right is armed with a Colt Detective Special and the one at the left with a S&W Model 10 HB.
Agent Albright (John Sanderford) holds his revolver in the final scene.
Unidentified revolvers
Pistols
M1911 style
In the final scene several of DSI agents are armed with M1911 style pistols.
Unidentified pistols
Submachine guns
Uzi Carbine
In the final scene DSI Agent Hunt (Carey Fox) is armed with an Uzi Carbine with custom barrel shroud.
Rifles
Remington Model 700
Irv Manders (Art Carney) takes a Remington Model 700 rifle with sniper scope when the DSI agents appeared on his farm.
Irv Manders holds his rifle. Next to him is Charlie McGee (Drew Barrymore).
Armalite AR-7
Armalite AR-7 with sniper scope is used by John Rainbird (George C. Scott) in one scene. It appears as a tranquilizer dart gun.
Assault Rifles
M16A1
Several guards of the DSI headquarters carry M16 assault rifles. They are never seen close enough to identify the model with sure but due to the year of filming (1984) these rifles are most likely M16A1s.
