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Charlie Wilson's War
“A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire.”
6.5 / 10• 2007• 1h 42m•R• English
ComedyDramaHistory
Storyline
A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.
Cast & Crew
Tom Hanks
Charlie Wilson
Lead
Julia Roberts
Joanne Herring
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Gust Avrakotos
Amy Adams
Bonnie Bach
Emily Blunt
Jane Liddle
Om Puri
President Zia
Shiri Appleby
Jailbait - Charlie's Angels
Rachel Nichols
Suzanne - Charlie's Angels
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mike Nichols's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Charlie Wilson's War is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
