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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.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Mike Nichols
- 2007-12-21
Dec 21, 2007 · A comedy-drama film based on a true story of a congressman who helped fund the Afghan resistance against the Soviets. See critics' ratings, cast, trailer and streaming options for this 2008 movie directed by Mike Nichols.
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- Tom Hanks
Dec 24, 2007 · The film goes on to show how Congressman Wilson funded the covert war in Afghanistan, help defeat the Soviet army and hasten the fall of the Soviet Union. It also raises questions...
Charlie Wilson's War. 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. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
- 101 min
Watch the official trailer of Charlie Wilson's War, a witty and compelling film starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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- 833K
- Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
May 17, 2012 · 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 Primetime...
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