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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 a true story of a Texas congressman who helped the Afghan rebels 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
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Jun 6, 2022 · Charlie Wilson’s War premiered in 2007. The film boasted such A-list talent as Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, and was a critical success, earning five Golden Globe nominations. The relatively unknown story is important to American history, as the operation that Texas Rep. Charlie Wilson helped create had consequences that still reverberate today.
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 about the...
Dec 20, 2007 · Roger Ebert December 20, 2007. Tweet. The hard-drinking Rep. Charles Wilson (Tom Hanks) signs on with Joanne Herring (Julia Roberts) in a scheme to defeat the commies. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "Charlie Wilson's War" is said to be based on fact, and I have no reason to doubt that.
Dec 21, 2007 · A comedy drama about a Texas congressman who helped fund the Afghan resistance against the Soviets in the 1980s. See the cast, crew, ratings, reviews, clips, and more on Rotten Tomatoes.
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