Charlie Bubbles (1968)
If You Think You're Old Enough
Charlie Bubbles, a writer, up from the working class of Manchester, England, who, in the course of becoming prematurely rich and famous, has mislaid a writer's basic tool – the capacity to feel and to respond. Now he must visit his estranged wife and son, whom he has set up on a farm outside his native city. His journey accidentally becomes an attempt to reestablish his connections with life, people, and his own history.
Director: Albert Finney
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: February 11, 1968
Cast
- Albert Finney - Charlie
- Colin Blakely - Smokey
- Billie Whitelaw - Lottie
- Liza Minnelli - Eliza
- Timothy Garland - Jack
- Richard Pearson - Accountant
- Nicholas Phipps - Agent
- Peter Sallis - Solicitor
- Charles Hill - Head Waiter
- Charles Lamb - Mr. Noseworthy
Screenplay
Music: Misha Donat
Cinematography: Peter Suschitzky
Editing: Fergus McDonell
Production: Memorial Enterprises, Universal Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
adultery, infidelity, writer, manchester
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Charlie Bubbles about?
- Charlie Bubbles, a writer, up from the working class of Manchester, England, who, in the course of becoming prematurely rich and famous, has mislaid a writer's basic tool – the capacity to feel and to respond. Now he must visit his estranged wife and son, whom he has set up on a farm outside his native city. His journey accidentally becomes an attempt to reestablish his connections with life, people, and his own history.
- Who directed Charlie Bubbles?
- Charlie Bubbles was directed by Albert Finney.
- Who stars in Charlie Bubbles?
- Charlie Bubbles stars Albert Finney, Colin Blakely, Billie Whitelaw, Liza Minnelli, Timothy Garland, Richard Pearson.
- How long is Charlie Bubbles?
- Charlie Bubbles has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Charlie Bubbles?
- Charlie Bubbles is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Charlie Bubbles produced?
- Charlie Bubbles was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Charlie Bubbles?
- The themes of Charlie Bubbles include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.