Champagne Charlie
Synopsis
This is the story of the Charles Heidsieck who opened the market for Champagne sales in America just prior to the American Civil War. He is a reluctant French spy and is captured and spends time in a Union prison. There are two parallel love stories (he is French) and some battles with his uncle for control of the family vineyard (because his father married his mother who the uncle also loved).
Top Cast
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Hugh Grant
Charles Heidsieck
Megan Gallagher
Pauline
Georges Descrières
Pierre-Henri
Jean-Claude Dauphin
Ernest
Stéphane Audran
Thérèse
Megan Follows
Louise
Alexandra Stewart
Cécile
Jean-Paul Muel
Clément
Charles W. Gray
Moses
Vladek Sheybal
Comte Plasky
Béatrice Agenin
Mme de Ghuilain
Pier Paolo Capponi
M. de Ghuilain
Vincent Grass
Jean-Christophe Lebert
Jean-Paul Tribout
Véronique Prune
André Oumansky
Denis Forest
Paul Lampin
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Eastman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Geoffrion
- Original Score
- Georges Garvarentz
- Original Title
- Champagne Charlie
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Falcon Productions, RHI Entertainment, AIM Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Eastman
Robert Geoffrion, Jacqueline Lefèvre
Georges Garvarentz
Michel Cénet
Thierry Caillon
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Eastman
Director
Thierry Caillon
Producer
Michel Cénet
Director of Photography
Robert Geoffrion
Screenplay
Georges Garvarentz
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Champagne Charlie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Champagne Charlie
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What is Champagne Charlie about?
This is the story of the Charles Heidsieck who opened the market for Champagne sales in America just prior to the American Civil War. He is a reluctant French spy and is captured and spends time in a Union prison. There are two parallel love stories (he is French) and some battles with his uncle for control of the family vineyard (because his father married his mother who the uncle also loved).
Who directed Champagne Charlie?
Champagne Charlie was directed by Allan Eastman.
Who stars in Champagne Charlie?
The principal cast of Champagne Charlie includes Hugh Grant, Megan Gallagher, Georges Descrières, Jean-Claude Dauphin, Stéphane Audran.
When was Champagne Charlie released and how long is it?
Champagne Charlie was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Champagne Charlie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Champagne Charlie was composed by Georges Garvarentz.