Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981)

TV Movie  -  98 min  -  Family | Adventure
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Jack Albertson plays Charlie Bartlett, a retired railroad worker whose dream of crossing the country... See full summary »

Director:

Larry Elikann

Writer:

Art Wallace
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Albertson ...
Charlie Bartlett
Adrienne Barbeau ...
Susan O'Neill
John Reilly ...
Wes Cummings
Slim Pickens ...
Ben Khlover
William Bogert William Bogert ...
Alfred Lawson
Pat Cooper Pat Cooper ...
Uncle Mike
Bert Freed Bert Freed ...
Carlo
Anne Seymour Anne Seymour ...
Mrs. Lawson
William Sadler ...
Joey
Moosie Drier Moosie Drier ...
Morris O'Neill
Laurence Haddon Laurence Haddon ...
Sam Spade
Jack Knight Jack Knight ...
Police Sergeant
Morgan Farley Morgan Farley ...
Fraiser (as Morgan Farlay)
Robert Lussier Robert Lussier ...
Clerk
Stack Pierce Stack Pierce ...
Lucas
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Storyline

Jack Albertson plays Charlie Bartlett, a retired railroad worker whose dream of crossing the country in a hot air balloon is encouraged by his grandson who decides to go along with him for the ride despite misgivings from the grandson's widowed mother who's plans to remarry have left him disenchanted. Written by Anonymous  

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Family | Adventure

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Charlie's Balloon See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dan Wilson Productions See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Filmed in 1978 but not broadcast until 1981. See more »