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The Truth About CharlieDistributed by
Universal Pictures Video
Posted: September 21st, 2003.
Paying homage to the 1963 classic CHARADE, THE TRUTH ABOUT CHARLIE is acelebration of classic filmmaking techniques and storytelling by Oscar®-winningdirector Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs). Released by UniversalPictures Video, this critically acclaimed saga will be released to rent on DVDand VHS from 29 September 2003 (DVD is also available to buy for £17.99).
This fast paced tale of espionage, romance and deception features a stellarcast including Mark Wahlberg (Planet of the Apes) and Tim Robbins (ShawshankRedemption) as well showcasing the emerging talents of stunning newcomerThandie Newton (Mission Impossible II).
While she contemplates ending her whirlwind marriage to her husband Charlie,Regina Lambert ‘Reggie’ (Thandie Newton) takes a break in Martinique and soonmeets the mysterious Joshua Peters (Mark Wahlberg). On return to her home inParis, she shockingly discovers that Charlie has been murdered and both herbank account and apartment have both been emptied.
Reggie suddenly finds herself immersed in the suspicious circumstances thatsurround her husband’s death and it soon emerges that Charlie was leading adouble life.
Finding herself the target of a ruthless gang, Reggie is joined by her holidayacquaintance Joshua Peters and US government Agent Mr Bartholemew (Tim Robbins)to get closer to the secret life of her husband, to discover the truth aboutCharlie.
As Reggie slowly uncovers more about her husband’s past, she realises thatJoshua is not quite what he seems and some alarming information about his pastis revealed. To make matters worse Reggie is under investigation by localdetective Commandant Dominique (Christine Boison), who is adamant that theyoung woman is the chief suspect in the murder hunt.
The clock is ticking and Reggie must find the truth…The Truth About Charliebefore it’s too late!
News page content input by Dominic Robinson, 2003.
Reviewer of movies, videogames and music since 1994. Aortic valve operation survivor from the same year. Running DVDfever.co.uk since 2000. Nobel Peace Prize winner 2021.