Top Cast
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Delta Burke
Stella Farrell
Jordan Clarke
Gregg Morgan
Richard Lawson
James Harris
Lynne Moody
Minerva
Patricia Pearcy
Valerie Cross
Martha Scott
Mrs. Farrell (Aunt Louisa)
Mandy Patinkin
Beaudine Croft
Richard Bradford
Cluskey
Lucille Benson
Miss Fay
Ben Halley Jr.
Gabriel
Dennis Burkley
Tom Doder
Ancel Cook
Reverend Dr. Palmer
Alan McRae
Lt. Beeson
Rockne Tarkington
Rev. Duchamp
William Norren
Maj. Day
Sam Cotton
Ned Wilson
Charles "Honi" Coles
Old Shady
Robert Easton
Rev. Allen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Arthur
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Lynn Schwartz
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Charleston
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- RSO Television, Robert Stigwood Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Arthur
Nancy Lynn Schwartz
Elmer Bernstein
Ric Waite
Bud Friedgen
Beryl Vertue
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Arthur
Director
Nancy Lynn Schwartz
Writer
Beryl Vertue
Producer
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Bud Friedgen
Editor
Tom H. John
Production Design
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charleston
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charleston about?
Stella Farrell is a southern belle in 1860's Charleston, South Carolina who is determined to hang onto her aristocratic family's mansion following the Civil War.
Who directed Charleston?
Charleston was directed by Karen Arthur.
Who stars in Charleston?
The principal cast of Charleston includes Delta Burke, Jordan Clarke, Richard Lawson, Lynne Moody, Patricia Pearcy.
When was Charleston released and how long is it?
Charleston was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Charleston?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charleston was composed by Elmer Bernstein.