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Playing with Fire

All he wanted was a little love.
Apr 13, 1985 · 1h 40m
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TV Movie
Crime
Drama

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

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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
Directed by Ivan Nagy

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Zephyr Productions, New World Television, NBC
Country
US

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