A Father for Charlie
Synopsis
Set in the heart of America in the 1930s. Walter Osgood (Louis Gosset Jr) is the only black man left in the town of High Lonesome that has been cleared by the overwhelming white supremacist beliefs. Having lost his entire family to them and not knowing where his young Son is or whether he is alive is what sets this movie apart from others
Top Cast
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Louis Gossett Jr.
Walter Osgood
Joseph Mazzello
Charlie
James Greene
Sam - the banker
Don Swayze
Reuben Cantwell
David Hart
Woodrow
William Lucking
Argus
Evan Rachel Wood
Tessa
Michael J. Shea
Man at Fire
Mark Phelan
Man at Auction
William Fichtner
Sheriff
Steve Whittaker
Farmer
John Bellucci
Brother Joe Fleetwood
Courtenay McWhinney
Mrs. Watson
Patrick Labyorteaux
Postmaster
Mark Cabus
Jack Kehler
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Bleckner
- Screenplay & Story
- H. Haden Yelin
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- A Father for Charlie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Elkins Entertainment, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions, Jacobs/Gardner Productions, Logo Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Bleckner
H. Haden Yelin
David Shire
Alan Caso
Alan L. Shefland
Patricia Finnegan, Louis Gossett Jr., Dennis Considine, Hillard Elkins, Pierce Gardner
Department Leadership Roster
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Patricia Finnegan
Producer
Alan L. Shefland
Editor
Jeff Bleckner
Director
Vaughan Edwards
Production Design
H. Haden Yelin
Writer
Alan Caso
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Father for Charlie
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What is A Father for Charlie about?
Set in the heart of America in the 1930s. Walter Osgood (Louis Gosset Jr) is the only black man left in the town of High Lonesome that has been cleared by the overwhelming white supremacist beliefs. Having lost his entire family to them and not knowing where his young Son is or whether he is alive is what sets this movie apart from others
Who directed A Father for Charlie?
A Father for Charlie was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
Who stars in A Father for Charlie?
The principal cast of A Father for Charlie includes Louis Gossett Jr., Joseph Mazzello, James Greene, Don Swayze, David Hart.
When was A Father for Charlie released and how long is it?
A Father for Charlie was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Father for Charlie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Father for Charlie was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Father for Charlie?
A Father for Charlie holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).