Christine (1983 film)
Christine (titled onscreen as John Carpenter's Christine) is a 1983 American supernatural horror film co-scored and directed by John Carpenter and starring Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky and Harry Dean Stanton. The film also features supporting performances from Roberts Blossom and Kelly Preston.
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| Directed by | John Carpenter |
| Screenplay by | Bill Phillips |
| Based on | Christine by Stephen King |
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| Cinematography | Donald M. Morgan |
| Edited by | Marion Rothman |
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| Color process | Metrocolor |
Production companies | Delphi Premier Productions Polar Film |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $10 million |
| Box office | $21 million (US) |
Written by Bill Phillips and based on Stephen King's 1983 novel of the same name, the movie follows the changes in the lives of Arnie Cunningham, his friends, his family, and his teenage enemies after he buys a classic red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine, a car that seems to have a mind of its own and a jealous, possessive personality, which has a bad influence on Arnie.
Released in the United States on December 9, 1983, Christine received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $21 million at the box office. The film has since become a cult classic. A remake from Sony Pictures and Blumhouse is in development.