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Charlie Valentine

Charlie Valentine

Charlie Valentine was a gangster, a gunfighter, a womanizer and a pretty fine chef...

20094.11h 36mR

Overview

The film chronicles the exploits of the title character, Charlie, played by Raymond J. Barry (Training Day) a career criminal intent on scoring one last big pay day. When his "perfect crime" goes bad, Charlie flees to Los Angeles to hide out with his estranged son, Danny, played by Michael Weatherly. What ensues reveals the true nature of some of the most unsavory of characters.

Directed by Jesse V. Johnson
Written by Jesse V. Johnson
Produced by Ray Cavaleri, Ted Warren
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0M0

Top Cast

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

Charlie Valentine

Michael Weatherly

Michael Weatherly

Danny Valentine

James Russo

James Russo

Rocco

Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger

Becker

Keith David

Keith David

Sal

Steven Bauer

Steven Bauer

Ferucci

Maxine Bahns

Maxine Bahns

Jenny

Jerry Trimble

Jerry Trimble

Mickey

Matthias Hues

Matthias Hues

Victor

Dominique Vandenberg

Dominique Vandenberg

Dom

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About Charlie Valentine

Charlie Valentine is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2009. Directed by Jesse V. Johnson, it stars Raymond J. Barry, Michael Weatherly, James Russo. The film chronicles the exploits of the title character, Charlie, played by Raymond J. Barry (Training Day) a career criminal intent on scoring one last big pay day. When his "perfect crime" goes bad, Charlie flees to Los Angeles to hide out with his estranged son, Danny, played by Michael Weatherly. What ensues reveals the true nature of some of the most unsavory of characters.

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