Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase(1981)
Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase Synopsis
Charlie Bartlett is a retired railroad worker whose dream of crossing the country in a hot air balloon is encouraged by his grandson Morris O'Neill, who decides to go along for the ride despite the misgivings of his widowed mother whose plans to remarry have left him disenchanted.
Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981) is a family, adventure and tv movie film directed by Larry Elikann, released on July 12, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Jack Albertson, Adrienne Barbeau, John Reilly and Slim Pickens. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Elikann
- Writers:
- Art Wallace
- Producers:
- Fran Sears
- Cinematographer:
- Dennis Dalzell
- Production:
- Daniel Wilson Productions
- Status:
- Released
Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Albertson
as Charlie Bartlett
Adrienne Barbeau
as Susan O'Neill
John Reilly
as Wes Cummings
Slim Pickens
as Ben Khlover
William Bogert
as Alfred Lawson
Pat Cooper
as Uncle Mike
Bert Freed
as Carlo
Anne Seymour
as Mrs. Lawson
William Sadler
as Joey
Moosie Drier
as Morris O'Neill
Laurence Haddon
as Sam Spade
Jack Knight
as Police Sergeant
Key crew
Directed by Larry Elikann, written by Art Wallace, produced by Fran Sears.
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Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase online?
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Who stars in Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase?
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The main cast of Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981) includes Jack Albertson, Adrienne Barbeau, John Reilly, Slim Pickens and William Bogert. The film was directed by Larry Elikann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase released?
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Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase was released on July 12, 1981 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase worth watching?
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Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, adventure and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.