Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

  • R
  • 12/21/2007 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, History
  • 1h 42m

A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire.

Overview

A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.

Mike Nichols

Director

Aaron Sorkin

Screenplay

Cast

Tom Hanks's headshot

Tom Hanks

Charlie Wilson
Julia Roberts's headshot

Julia Roberts

Joanne Herring
Philip Seymour Hoffman's headshot

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Gust Avrakotos
Amy Adams's headshot

Amy Adams

Bonnie Bach
Emily Blunt's headshot

Emily Blunt

Jane Liddle
Om Puri's headshot

Om Puri

President Zia
Shiri Appleby's headshot

Shiri Appleby

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Rachel Nichols's headshot

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