ADVENTURE . 1989 . 3h 10m . 3.0/10

Champagne Charlie_

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).

Starring Hugh Grant, Megan Gallagher, Georges Descrières

3.0/10

Rating

3h 10m

Runtime

1989

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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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).

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Cast

Hugh Grant stars as Charles Heidsieck in Champagne Charlie.

Year context

Champagne Charlie was released 37 years ago in 1989.

Overview

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 Frenc...

Champagne Charlie is a Adventure, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 3h 10m.

CAST (19)

Hugh Grant

Charles Heidsieck

Megan Gallagher

Megan Gallagher

Pauline

Georges Descrières

Georges Descrières

Jean-Claude Dauphin

Jean-Claude Dauphin

Stéphane Audran

Stéphane Audran

Megan Follows

Megan Follows

Louise

Alexandra Stewart

Alexandra Stewart

Jean-Paul Muel

CW

Charles W. Gray

Moses

Vladek Sheybal

Béatrice Agenin

Béatrice Agenin

Mme de Ghuilain

Pier Paolo Capponi

Pier Paolo Capponi

Vincent Grass

Vincent Grass

Jean-Christophe Lebert

Jean-Christophe Lebert

Jean-Paul Tribout

Jean-Paul Tribout

VP

Véronique Prune

André Oumansky

André Oumansky

Denis Forest

Kenneth Welsh

BOX OFFICE

$7.0M

Budget

DETAILS

Release

April 12, 1989

Status

Released

Runtime

190 min (3h 10m)

Country

Canada, France

Rating

3.0/10 (2 votes)

Budget

$7,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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).

How long is Champagne Charlie?

Champagne Charlie has a runtime of 190 minutes (3h 10m).

Who stars in Champagne Charlie?

The cast of Champagne Charlie includes Hugh Grant, Megan Gallagher, Georges Descrières, Jean-Claude Dauphin, Stéphane Audran.

What is the rating of Champagne Charlie?

Champagne Charlie has a rating of 3.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Adventure Drama Romance TV Movie