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Christine

Christine

How do you kill something that can't possibly be alive?

19836.91h 50m

Overview

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 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.

Directed by John Carpenter
Written by Bill Phillips, Stephen King
Produced by Richard Kobritz
Box OfficeBudget: $9.7MRevenue: $21.2M

Top Cast

Keith Gordon

Keith Gordon

Arnie Cunningham

John Stockwell

John Stockwell

Dennis Guilder

Alexandra Paul

Alexandra Paul

Leigh Cabot

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

Will Darnell

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Rudolph Junkins

Christine Belford

Christine Belford

Regina Cunningham

Roberts Blossom

Roberts Blossom

George LeBay

William Ostrander

William Ostrander

Buddy Repperton

David Spielberg

David Spielberg

Mr. Casey

Malcolm Danare

Malcolm Danare

Moochie Welch

Themes & Keywords

plymouthanthropomorphismdetroit, michiganbulldozeroverprotective parentvexedinanimate objects come to lifeplayfulvindictivedistressingharsh

About Christine

Christine is a horror film released in 1983 exploring themes of plymouth, anthropomorphism, detroit, michigan, bulldozer, overprotective parent, vexed. Directed by John Carpenter, it stars Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul. 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 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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