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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 comedy drama based on a Texas congressman's covert dealings in Afghanistan to aid the mujahideen against the Soviets. Starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman, directed by Mike Nichols, nominated for 1 Oscar.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Mike Nichols
- 2007-12-21
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 long-reaching...
- 3 min
- 841.5K
- Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
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 have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects. Show more. Cast: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
- 98 min
- June 13, 2023
Dec 21, 2007 · 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
"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.
Tom Hanks sparkles as a hard-partying Texas congressman who is inspired to help Afghan freedom fighters by his socialite girlfriend in this fact-based tale. Julia Roberts co-stars. Watch Charlie Wilson's War online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time.
