Charlie Bubbles, a writer, up from the working class of Manchester, England, who, in the course of becoming prematurely rich and famous, has mislaid a writer's basic tool – the capacity to feel and to respond. Now he must visit his estranged wife and son, whom he has set up on a farm outside his native city. His journey accidentally becomes an attempt to reestablish his connections with life, people, and his own history.
Charlie Bubbles (1968) is a comedy and drama film directed by Albert Finney, released on February 11, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Albert Finney, Colin Blakely, Billie Whitelaw and Liza Minnelli. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
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Albert Finney
as Charlie
Colin Blakely
as Smokey
Billie Whitelaw
as Lottie
Liza Minnelli
as Eliza
Timothy Garland
as Jack
Richard Pearson
as Accountant
Nicholas Phipps
as Agent
Peter Sallis
as Solicitor
Charles Hill
as Head Waiter
Charles Lamb
as Mr. Noseworthy
Margery Mason
as Mrs. Noseworthy
Diana Coupland
as Maudie
Directed by Albert Finney, written by Shelagh Delaney, produced by Michael Medwin.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 20 ratings.
This is a surprisingly pedestrian affair from Albert Finney as he directs herself in the title role as a writer who has made plenty of money from his career. He has a lovely convertible Rolls Royce, a home with staff and a rather prurient security system and even manages the odd high-class food fight with his friend “Smokey” (Colin Blakey) but he is divorced, has a wayward young son and very little fulfilling in…
Reviewed on June 6, 2025
This is a surprisingly pedestrian affair from Albert Finney as he directs herself in the title role as a writer who has made plenty of money from his career. He has a lovely convertible Rolls Royce, a home with staff and a rather prurient security system and even manages the odd high-class food fight with his friend “Smokey” (Colin Blakely) but he is divorced, has a wayward young son and very little fulfilment in…
Reviewed on June 6, 2025
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The main cast of Charlie Bubbles (1968) includes Albert Finney, Colin Blakely, Billie Whitelaw, Liza Minnelli and Timothy Garland. The film was directed by Albert Finney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Charlie Bubbles was released on February 11, 1968 and runs for 1h 29m.
Charlie Bubbles (1968) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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