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Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

R · 2007-12-19 · 1h 42m · EN
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When the world wasn't looking, he changed it forever.

The true story of 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.

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Mike NicholsDirector
Budget
$75M
Box office
$119.5M

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Tom HanksTom HanksCharlie WilsonPhilip Seymour HoffmanPhilip Seymour HoffmanGust AvrakotosJulia RobertsJulia RobertsJoanne HerringAmy AdamsAmy AdamsBonnie BachOm PuriOm PuriPresident ZiaJohn SlatteryJohn SlatteryCravelyShiri ApplebyShiri ApplebyJailbait - Charlie's AngelsRachel NicholsRachel NicholsSuzanne - Charlie's AngelsErick AvariErick AvariAvi PerlmanJud TylorJud TylorCrystal LeeCyia BattenCyia BattenStaceyDenis O'HareDenis O'HareHarold Holt

Keywords

1980sCiaHelicopterAfghanistan war (2001- )Washington d.c.Cold warJerusalem, israelCairoAlcoholRocket launcherRefugee campMunitionLadykillerPakistanCongressDollarCongressmanBelly dancingWashington dc, usa

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · HistoryTheme affinity1980s · Cia · HelicopterDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityAfghanistan War 2001 · Cold WarDirector preference136984Actor preference68131 · 88625 · 2058

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The true story of 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.

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Charlie Wilson's War has a runtime of 102 minutes.

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