Charlie Wilson's War(2007)
“A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire.”
Overview
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.
Director
Mike Nichols
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$75M
Revenue
$119M
Cast
Tom Hanks
as Charlie Wilson
Julia Roberts
as Joanne Herring
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Gust Avrakotos
Amy Adams
as Bonnie Bach
Emily Blunt
as Jane Liddle
Om Puri
as President Zia
Shiri Appleby
as Jailbait - Charlie's Angels
Rachel Nichols
as Suzanne - Charlie's Angels
Wynn Everett
as Receptionist - Charlie's Angel
Jud Tylor
as Crystal Lee
John Slattery
as Cravely
Erick Avari
as Avi Perlman
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
Arabic
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$75M
Box Office
$119M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Relativity Media • Participant
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Where can I watch Charlie Wilson's War?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Charlie Wilson's War (2007).
What is Charlie Wilson's War about?▼
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.
Who directed Charlie Wilson's War?▼
Charlie Wilson's War was directed by Mike Nichols and released in 2007. It is a comedy, drama, history film.
How long is Charlie Wilson's War?▼
Charlie Wilson's War has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Charlie Wilson's War?▼
The cast of Charlie Wilson's War includes Tom Hanks as Charlie Wilson, Julia Roberts as Joanne Herring, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Gust Avrakotos, Amy Adams as Bonnie Bach, Emily Blunt as Jane Liddle and more.
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