Christine (1983 film)

Christine
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	John Carpenter
Screenplay by	Bill Phillips
Based on	Christine by Stephen King
Produced by	Richard Kobritz Larry J. Franco
Starring	Keith Gordon John Stockwell Alexandra Paul Robert Prosky Harry Dean Stanton
Cinematography	Donald M. Morgan
Edited by	Marion Rothman
Music by	John Carpenter Alan Howarth
Color process	Metrocolor
Production companies	Delphi Premier Productions Polar Film
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	December 9, 1983 (1983-12-09)
Running time	110 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$10 million[1]
Box office	$21 million (US)[2]

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.

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.^[3] A remake from Sony Pictures and Blumhouse is in development.