

Goodbye Charlie
“They don't make girls like "Charlie" anymore -- they never did!”
Synopsis
When a cavorting Hollywood writer is killed by the angry husband of a woman he was having an affair with, he comes back as a spirit in the form of a beautiful woman and moves in with his/her best friend as a base operation for enacting sweet revenge.
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Q13 Goodbye Charlie promo from 1986
Type: Teaser • Published 2023-06-13
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November 18, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kurnitz
- Original Score
- André Previn
- Original Title
- Goodbye Charlie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Venice Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
Harry Kurnitz, George Axelrod
André Previn
Milton Krasner
John W. Holmes
David Weisbart
Department Leadership Roster
Vincente Minnelli
Director
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
John W. Holmes
Editor
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Harry Kurnitz
Screenplay
David Weisbart
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goodbye Charlie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Goodbye Charlie about?
When a cavorting Hollywood writer is killed by the angry husband of a woman he was having an affair with, he comes back as a spirit in the form of a beautiful woman and moves in with his/her best friend as a base operation for enacting sweet revenge.
Who directed Goodbye Charlie?
Goodbye Charlie was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in Goodbye Charlie?
The principal cast of Goodbye Charlie includes Tony Curtis, Debbie Reynolds, Pat Boone, Joanna Barnes, Ellen Burstyn.
When was Goodbye Charlie released and how long is it?
Goodbye Charlie was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Goodbye Charlie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goodbye Charlie was composed by André Previn.




















