Charlie Says (2018) Drama Crime Biography
Charlie Says (2018) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical May 10, 2019 (US) | Genres Drama, Crime, Biography | Runtime 1h 50m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.83/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.9/10
Charlie Says Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Three young women were sentenced to death in the infamous Manson murder case, but when the death penalty was lifted, their sentence became life imprisonment. One young graduate student was sent in to teach them - and through her we witness their transformations as they face the reality of their horrific crimes.
Tagline: Dreamers. Victims. Murderers.
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Charlie Says Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2018 (more 2018 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 110 minutes / Genres: Drama, Crime, Biography
Directors: Mary Harron
Stars: Hannah Murray, Matt Smith, Sosie Bacon, Marianne Rendón, Merritt Wever … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 10, 2019Box Office: $40,685
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Charlie Says Release Dates In Theaters: May 10, 2019
Writers: Guinevere Turner, Ed Sanders
Producers: Liv Banks, Paige Barnett, Judith Black, Ryan Cassells, Aaron Collins, Dana Guerin, Michael Guerin, David Hillary, Paul A. Levin, Jake Ranski, Matthew Rhodes, Cindi Rice, Jeremy M. Rosen, John Frank Rosenblum, Ed Sanders, Kevin Shulman, Guinevere Turner
Musicians: Keegan DeWitt
Cinematographers: Crille Forsberg
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Charlie Says (2018) Cast (Click to Expand)
Charlie Says Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hannah Murray | ... | Leslie ''Lulu'' Van Houten |
| Matt Smith | ... | Charles Manson |
| Sosie Bacon | ... | Patricia ''Katie'' Krenwinkel |
| Marianne Rendón | ... | Susan ''Sadie'' Atkins |
| Merritt Wever | ... | Karlene Faith |
| Suki Waterhouse | ... | Mary Brunner |
| Chace Crawford | ... | Tex Watson |
| Annabeth Gish | ... | Virginia Carlson |
| Kayli Carter | ... | Lynette ''Squeaky'' Fromme |
| Grace Van Dien | ... | Sharon Tate |
| Bridger Zadina | ... | Paul Watkins |
| Julia Schlaepfer | ... | Sandra Good |
| Dayle McLeod | ... | Catherine ''Gypsy'' Share |
| Morgan Melton | ... | Ruth Ann Moorehouse |
| India Ennenga | ... | Linda Kasabian |
| Aria Taylor | ... | Snake |
| Cameron Gellman | ... | Bobby Beausoleil |
| Christopher Frontiero | ... | Guard Jimmy |
| Jeremy Lawson | ... | Danny DeCarlo |
| James Trevena | ... | Dennis Wilson (as James Trevena Brown) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Hannah Murray (b. July 1, 1989) – Leslie ''Lulu'' Van Houten
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Matt Smith (b. October 28, 1982) – Charles Manson
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Matthew Smith - Sosie Bacon (b. March 15, 1992) – Patricia ''Katie'' Krenwinkel
Sign: Pisces - Marianne Rendón – Susan ''Sadie'' Atkins
Also known as: Marianne Rendon - Merritt Wever (b. August 11, 1980) – Karlene Faith
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Meritt Wever | Merrit Wever - Suki Waterhouse (b. January 5, 1992) – Mary Brunner
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Chace Crawford (b. July 18, 1985) – Tex Watson
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Annabeth Gish (b. March 13, 1971) – Virginia Carlson
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Kayli Carter – Lynette ''Squeaky'' Fromme
- Grace Van Dien (b. October 15, 1996) – Sharon Tate
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Caroline Grace Van Dien - Bridger Zadina (b. March 23, 1994) – Paul Watkins
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Julia Schlaepfer – Sandra Good
- Dayle McLeod – Catherine ''Gypsy'' Share
Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Also known as: Dayle Mcleod - Morgan Melton – Ruth Ann Moorehouse
- India Ennenga (b. November 16, 1994) – Linda Kasabian
Sign: Scorpio
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