Charlie's War
Synopsis
Charlie's War is the story of Charlotte Lewis, a woman who is experiencing serious emotional and mental turmoil brought about by nightmares of increasing intensity. In the dreams, she is a young girl, and she runs from unknown terrors. Trying to understand her troubling dreams, Charlotte revisits part of her childhood, which comes back to her in a series of impressionistic memories. Charlie, her sister, Jobie, and her mother move in with her grandmother. It is 1944, and World War II rages in Europe and the Far East. Though Grandma's farm seems to be a peaceful refuge, there is an undercurrent of fear and brooding menace in their surroundings.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Doc Abbott
- Screenplay & Story
- Christy Lawrence Viviano
- Original Title
- Charlie's War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Doc Abbott
Christy Lawrence Viviano
Department Leadership Roster
David Doc Abbott
Director
Christy Lawrence Viviano
Writer
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What is Charlie's War about?
Charlie's War is the story of Charlotte Lewis, a woman who is experiencing serious emotional and mental turmoil brought about by nightmares of increasing intensity. In the dreams, she is a young girl, and she runs from unknown terrors. Trying to understand her troubling dreams, Charlotte revisits part of her childhood, which comes back to her in a series of impressionistic memories. Charlie, her sister, Jobie, and her mother move in with her grandmother. It is 1944, and World War II rages in Europe and the Far East. Though Grandma's farm seems to be a peaceful refuge, there is an undercurrent of fear and brooding menace in their surroundings.
Who directed Charlie's War?
Charlie's War was directed by David Doc Abbott.
Who stars in Charlie's War?
The principal cast of Charlie's War includes Olympia Dukakis, Lynn Redgrave, Diane Ladd, Hunter Hayes, Bobbie Eakes.
When was Charlie's War released and how long is it?
Charlie's War was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.