Charlie Wilson's War
2007·Movie·
·1h 42min
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About
A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire.
In the 1980s U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, Texas socialite Joanne Herring and CIA agent Gust Avrakotos form an unlikely alliance to boost funding for Afghan freedom fighters in their war against invading Soviets. The trio's successful efforts to finance these covert operations contributes to the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionFreedom Vs. ControlThe Cost Of AmbitionPolitics
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersPolitical IntrigueCold War EspionageFundraising For Military OperationsCovert OperationsAlliance Formation
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Stephen Goldblatt, Mike Nichols, Brad Ricker
Produced by:
Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks, Celia D. Costas
Composed by:
James Newton Howard
Cast
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