A Father for Charlie
1995, English. Directed by Jeff Bleckner.
Set in the heart of America in the 1930s. Walter Osgood (Louis Gosset Jr) is the only black man left in the town of High Lonesome that has been cleared by the overwhelming white supremacist beliefs. Having lost his entire family to them and not knowing where his young Son is or whether he is alive is what sets this movie apart from others
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Jeff BlecknerDirector
- Louis Gossett Jr.Walter Osgood
- Joseph MazzelloCharlie
- James GreeneSam - the banker
- Don SwayzeReuben Cantwell
- David HartWoodrow
- William LuckingArgus
- Evan Rachel WoodTessa
- Michael J. SheaMan at Fire
- Mark PhelanMan at Auction
- William FichtnerSheriff
- Steve WhittakerFarmer
- John BellucciBrother Joe Fleetwood
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- H. Haden Yelin
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How long is A Father for Charlie?
A Father for Charlie runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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A Father for Charlie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Father for Charlie is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Father for Charlie on?
A Father for Charlie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1995. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Father for Charlie?
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Who directed A Father for Charlie?
A Father for Charlie (1995) was directed by Jeff Bleckner and stars Louis Gossett Jr., Joseph Mazzello, James Greene.