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Charlie Wilson's War (2007) -- 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.

Overview

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Director:
Mike Nichols
Writers (WGA):
Aaron Sorkin (screenplay)
George Crile (book)
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Release Date:
21 December 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama more
Tagline:
Based on a true story. You think we could make all this up? more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 10 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(92 articles)
Mike Nichols Has Achieved Much in His Lifetime, Says AFI
 (From FilmSchoolRejects. 12 October 2009, 11:51 AM, PDT)
Mike Nichols to Get AFI Life Achievement Honor
 (From The Wrap. 11 October 2009, 1:52 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
America's success and shame more (240 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tom Hanks ... Charlie Wilson

Amy Adams ... Bonnie Bach

Julia Roberts ... Joanne Herring

Philip Seymour Hoffman ... Gust Avrakotos
Terry Bozeman ... CIA Award Presenter

Brian Markinson ... Paul Brown

Jud Tylor ... Crystal Lee

Hilary Angelo ... Kelly

Cyia Batten ... Stacey
Kirby Mitchell ... Stoned Guy

Ed Regine ... Limo Driver
Daniel Eric Gold ... Donnelly

Emily Blunt ... Jane Liddle
Peter Gerety ... Larry Liddle

Wynn Everett ... Receptionist - Charlie's Angels
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong language, nudity/sexual content and some drug use.
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View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
102 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Dari | Arabic | Russian
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
Ireland:15A | South Korea:15 | Singapore:NC-16 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Australia:M | Germany:12 | Netherlands:12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Finland:K-11 | USA:R (certificate #44037) | Argentina:13 | Sweden:7 | Hong Kong:IIB | UK:15 | Malaysia:18PL | Brazil:14 | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Spain:13 | Portugal:M/12 | New Zealand:M | Iceland:12 (original rating) | Iceland:16 (video rating)
Filming Locations:
Downey Studios - 12214 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey, California, USA more
Company:
Universal Pictures more

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Trivia:
A special effects assistant was seriously injured when a hand-held mock-up of a Stinger missile exploded as it was being prepared for use in a scene aboard a helicopter. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the montage where the Mujahideen shoot down Russian planes and helicopters, four of the aircraft (an A-6 Intruder, an F-4 Phantom, a UH-1 Huey helicopter, and an F-16) are American-made, and would never have been used by the Soviet military. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
CIA Award Presenter: The defeat and break up of the Soviet empire, culminating in the crumbing of the Berlin wall, is one of the great events of world history. There were many heros in this battle, but to Charlie Wilson must go this special recognition. Just thirteen years ago the Soviet army appeared to be invincible...
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Features "CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite" (1962) more
Soundtrack:
And He Shall Purify more

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72 out of 110 people found the following comment useful.
America's success and shame, 22 December 2007
9/10
Author: lastliberal from Florida

I quit watching "The West Wing" after Aaron Sorkin quit writing and producing. It just wasn't the same. Imagine my thrill at seeing a film that he wrote again. It has been a long time - The American President, A Few Good Men. His script was a beautiful blend of humor and tragedy. He made a compelling story believable, and made me weep at the same time.

Tom Hanks was incredible as a small-time Texas Congressman whose constituents only wanted lower taxes and to keep their guns. Not a hard job, so he had plenty of time to fool around - and that he did. His office staff looked as if he were at the Playboy Mansion. Like he reportedly said, "You can teach them to type, but you can't teach them to grow tits." Despite his sexist attitude, which fits right in with a Texas Congressman, they were fiercely loyal, especially his aide, Amy Adams (Junebug & former Hooters girl).

Now, add a rich Texas socialite who wants something done in Afghanistan, played perfectly by Julia Roberts; and a pain-in-his-boss's-ass CIA agent, superbly done by Philip Seymour Hoffman, and you have a movie well worth watching.

Outstanding writing, and superlative acting, and a story that needed to be told. What more do you want at the movies?

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