Christine

Theatrical - Wide 1983-12-09

Cast Keith Gordon John Stockwell Alexandra Paul Robert Prosky Roberts Blossom
Directed by John Carpenter
Written by Bill Phillips

Box Office Gross: $21,200,000

Running Time: 110 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Columbia Pictures, Polar Film

Genres: Horror

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7/10

Synopsis

Nerdy high schooler Arnie Cunningham falls for Christine, a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury, and becomes obsessed with restoring the classic automobile to her former glory. As the car changes, so does Arnie, whose newfound confidence turns to arrogance behind the wheel... See more of his exotic beauty. Arnie’s girlfriend Leigh and best friend Dennis reach out to him, only to be met by a Fury like no other.

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