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Charlie Wilson's War is a 2007 American biographical comedy-drama film based on the story of U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson and CIA operative Gust Avrakotos, whose efforts led to Operation Cyclone, a program to organize and support the Afghan mujahideen during the Soviet–Afghan War (1979–1989).
Dec 21, 2007 · A film based on the true story of a Texas congressman who helped the Afghan mujahideen fight the Soviets in the 1980s. Starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman and directed by Mike Nichols.
- (125K)
- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Mike Nichols
- 2007-12-21
In the 1980s U.S.Rep. Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks), Texas socialite Joanne Herring (Julia Roberts) and CIA agent Gust Avrakotos (Philip Seymour Hoffman) form an unlikely alliance to boost funding...
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- Mike Nichols
- R
- Tom Hanks
Jan 9, 2012 · A drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets had some unforeseen and...
- 3 min
- 841.5K
- Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
Dec 24, 2007 · "Charlie Wilson's War" opened in theaters around the country this past weekend. The movie tells the improbable story of a congressman from Texas best known for his...
May 17, 2012 · Charlie Wilson's War Trailer. Academy Award® winners Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman star in this compelling and witty film from Oscar®-winning director Mike Nichols and...
- 3 min
- 95.6K
- Participant
"Charlie Wilson's War" is said to be based on fact, and I have no reason to doubt that. It stars Tom Hanks as Rep. Charles Wilson, a swinging, hard-drinking, coke-using liberal Democrat from Texas who more or less single-handedly defeated the Russians in Afghanistan.
