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   Who starred in Charlie Wilson's War?

   • The film was directed by Mike Nichols (his final film) and written by Aaron Sorkin, who adapted George Crile III 's 2003 book Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History. It stars Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, with Amy Adams and Ned Beatty in supporting roles.

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   Is 'Charlie Wilson's war' based on a true story?

   • "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. Yes.

   Charlie Wilson's War movie review (2007) | Roger Ebert

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   Did Hollywood embellish Charlie Wilson's War?

   • Martin Frost, a former Texas congressman, says Hollywood didn't embellish the story of Wilson's efforts to help Afghan mujahedeen fight the Soviets in the 1980s — if anything, the filmmakers toned the story down. NEAL CONAN, host: "Charlie Wilson's War" opened in theaters around the country this past weekend.

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   What is a scene from Charlie Wilson's war about?

   • CONAN: A scene from "Charlie Wilson's War." 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 connection between those events and the rise of the Taliban and al-Qaida.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Charlie_Wilson's_War_(film)Charlie Wilson's War (film) - Wikipedia

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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).

4. www.imdb.com › title › tt0472062Charlie Wilson's War (2007) - IMDb

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   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.

   • 7/10 (125K)
   • Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama

   • Director: Mike Nichols
   • Release Date: 2007-12-21

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7. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › charlie_wilsons_warCharlie Wilson's War | Rotten Tomatoes

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   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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   • Director: Mike Nichols

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   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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9. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › charlie-wilsons-war-2007Charlie Wilson's War movie review (2007) | Roger Ebert

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   Dec 20, 2007 · 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. 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. Yes.

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    YouTube Movies & TV. 181M subscribers. Subscribed. 566. Based on the outrageous true story, Charlie Wilson's War stars Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman in the film...

11. www.npr.org › 2007/12/24 › 17580376The Real-Life Story Behind 'Charlie Wilson's War' - NPR

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    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 fondness for women,...