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Playing with Fire

A troubled teenager, played by Gary Coleman, struggles with a pyromaniac obsession, ignoring warnings from those around him, and ultimately faces a disastrous consequence.

Info about Playing with Fire

Studio(s): Zephyr Productions, New World Television

Originally Released: United States, Apr 13, 1985

Production Country: United States

Genres:Crime, Drama

Main Cast

Gary ColemanGary ColemanDavid Phillips
Cicely TysonCicely TysonCarol Phillips
Ron O'NealRon O'NealSteve Phillips
Yaphet KottoYaphet KottoFire Chief Walker
Tammy LaurenTammy LaurenPamela Fredericks
Tom FridleyTom FridleyMike Harris
Salome JensSalome JensDr. Becker
Richard McKenzieRichard McKenziePrincipal Sweeney
Arthur BurghardtArthur BurghardtHarry
Jacque Lynn ColtonJacque Lynn ColtonMiss Somerhalter
Rance HowardRance HowardFireman Goodwin
Ron JacksonRon JacksonFireman Wilson
Cherie JohnsonCherie JohnsonEileen Phillips
Wesley PfenningWesley PfenningMrs. Williams
Brad SavageBrad SavagePaul
Gary RileyGary RileyCharlie

Creators

Ivan NagyIvan NagyDirector
Lew HunterLew HunterWriter

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