Champagne Charlie (1989)
This is the story of the Charles Heidsieck who opened the market for Champagne sales in America just prior to the American Civil War. He is a reluctant French spy and is captured and spends time in a Union prison. There are two parallel love stories (he is French) and some battles with his uncle for control of the family vineyard (because his father married his mother who the uncle also loved).
Director: Allan Eastman
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 190 min
Release Date: April 12, 1989
Cast
- Hugh Grant - Charles Heidsieck
- Megan Gallagher - Pauline
- Georges Descrières - Pierre-Henri
- Jean-Claude Dauphin - Ernest
- Stéphane Audran - Thérèse
- Megan Follows - Louise
- Alexandra Stewart - Cécile
- Jean-Paul Muel - Clément
- Charles W. Gray - Moses
- Vladek Sheybal - Comte Plasky
Screenplay
- Robert Geoffrion (Screenplay)
- Jacqueline Lefèvre (Author)
Music: Georges Garvarentz
Cinematography: Michel Cénet
Production: Falcon Productions, RHI Entertainment, AIM Group
Country: Canada, France
Language: English, Français
Budget: $7M
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Champagne Charlie about?
- This is the story of the Charles Heidsieck who opened the market for Champagne sales in America just prior to the American Civil War. He is a reluctant French spy and is captured and spends time in a Union prison. There are two parallel love stories (he is French) and some battles with his uncle for control of the family vineyard (because his father married his mother who the uncle also loved).
- Who directed Champagne Charlie?
- Champagne Charlie was directed by Allan Eastman.
- Who stars in Champagne Charlie?
- Champagne Charlie stars Hugh Grant, Megan Gallagher, Georges Descrières, Jean-Claude Dauphin, Stéphane Audran, Megan Follows.
- How long is Champagne Charlie?
- Champagne Charlie has a runtime of 3h 10m (190 minutes).
- What genre is Champagne Charlie?
- Champagne Charlie is a Adventure, Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- What is the budget of Champagne Charlie?
- Champagne Charlie had a budget of $7M.
- Where was Champagne Charlie produced?
- Champagne Charlie was produced in Canada, France.