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This is the story of the Charles Heidsieck who opened the market for Champagne sales in America just prior to the American Civil War. He is a reluctant French spy and is captured and spends time in a Union prison. There are two parallel love stories (he is French) and some battles with his uncle for control of the family vineyard (because his father married his mother who the uncle also loved).

Country: Canada

Type: scripted

Status: Current

Language: English

Release Date: April 12, 1989

Also Known As: As Aventuras de Charlie, Champagne CharlieCharles Heidsieck - Ein Leben, berauschend wie Champagner, Szampański Charlie, Pezsgő élet |  See more »

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Awards & Nominations

Gemini 1989

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Gemini

Best Performance by a Supporting Actor

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Gemini

Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series

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Gemini

Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series

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Gemini

Best Original Music Score for a Program or Mini-Series

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