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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 · With Tom Hanks, Amy Adams, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman. 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.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Mike Nichols
- 2007-12-21
Dec 20, 2007 · "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.
Based on the outrageous true story, Charlie Wilson's War stars Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman in the film Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times calls...
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...
A drama based on a Texas congressman's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where he helps the mujahideen fight the Soviets with CIA support. The film stars Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman, and is based on a true story.