Playing with Fire (1985)

04/13/1985 (US) • 1h 40m

TV Movie, Crime, Drama

All he wanted was a little love.

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

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

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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

fire

arson

arsonist

troubled teen

midget

very special episode

latchkey kid

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