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Playing with Fire

“All he wanted was a little love.”

1985
1h 40m
TV MovieCrimeDrama
Director: Ivan Nagy
Writer: Lew Hunter
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Overview

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

Cast

17 people
Photo of Gary Coleman as David Phillips

Gary Coleman

David Phillips

Photo of Cicely Tyson as Carol Phillips

Cicely Tyson

Carol Phillips

Photo of Ron O'Neal as Steve Phillips

Ron O'Neal

Steve Phillips

Photo of Yaphet Kotto as Fire Chief Walker

Yaphet Kotto

Fire Chief Walker

Photo of Tammy Lauren as Pamela Fredericks

Tammy Lauren

Pamela Fredericks

Photo of Tom Fridley as Mike Harris

Tom Fridley

Mike Harris

Photo of Salome Jens as Dr. Becker

Salome Jens

Dr. Becker

Photo of Richard McKenzie as Principal Sweeney

Richard McKenzie

Principal Sweeney

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