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Mike Nichols is one of my favorite directors, and he doesn’t disappoint in “Charlie Wilson’s War.”  Based on a true story, Charlie Wilson (played perfectly by Tom Hanks) is a United States Congressman from Texas.  He meets up with a Texas socialite (Julia Roberts) who entices him to take on a challenging covert mission – to fund the Afghans in their fight against the Soviets by providing weaponry and training.  What starts as a budget of 5 million dollars pretty quickly grows to 500 million when he brings other politicians on board and they see the good that they can do in this war-stricken area.

Sassy banter between these two major stars is the highlight of the film.  Aaron Sorkin, who is so good at political comedy, wrote the screenplay.

Another quick history lesson – one that we all wish had ended on a better note, given what we know has happened since then.

 


 

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Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

R 102 min - Comedy, Drama, History - 21 December 2007
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A drama based on 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 effects.

Director:  Mike Nichols
Stars:  Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Amy Adams, Om Puri, Shiri Appleby, John Slattery, Rachel Nichols, Erick Avari, Cyia Batten, Denis O'Hare, Ned Beatty, Emily Blunt, Ken Stott

Storyline

A drama based on 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 effects.


Tagline: Based on a true story. You think we could make all this up?

Genres: Comedy, Drama, History

Details

Official Website:  http://www.charliewilsonswar.net/
Country:   United States of America
Language:  Arabic, English, Russian, اردو, Hebrew
Release Date:  21 December 2007

Box Office

Budget:  $75,000,000
Revenue:  $119,000,410

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Universal Pictures, Participant Productions, Playtone Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 42 min
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