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Playing with Fire
All he wanted was a little love.
Genres
TV MovieCrimeDrama
Overview
Gary Coleman stars as a teenage arsonist. The authorities, friends, and neighbors warn his absentee parents until it is too late.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
100 min
Release Date
1985-04-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Gary Coleman
David Phillips
Cicely Tyson
Carol Phillips
Ron O'Neal
Steve Phillips
Yaphet Kotto
Fire Chief Walker
Tammy Lauren
Pamela Fredericks
Tom Fridley
Mike Harris
Salome Jens
Dr. Becker
Richard McKenzie
Principal Sweeney
Arthur Burghardt
Harry
Jacque Lynn Colton
Miss Somerhalter
Rance Howard
Fireman Goodwin
Ron Jackson
Fireman Wilson
Cherie Johnson
Eileen Phillips
Wesley Pfenning
Mrs. Williams
Brad Savage
Paul
Gary Riley
Charlie
S.V. Henson, Jr.
Neighbor
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