
Charlie Wilson's War
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Charlie Wilson's War
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
- Release Date: 2007-12-19
- Runtime: 102 minutes
- Rating: 6.5/10 (1531 votes)
- Budget: $75,000,000
- Revenue: $119,483,446
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Participant, Playtone, MP Munich Pape Filmproductions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 7.3606
- Languages: Arabic, English, Russian, Urdu, Hebrew
Cast & Crew

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
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What is Charlie Wilson's War?▼
Charlie Wilson's War is a Comedy, Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 2007-12-19.
Who are the main actors in Charlie Wilson's War?▼
The main cast includes Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, .
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Is Charlie Wilson's War based on a true story?▼
A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire.
What is the IMDb rating of Charlie Wilson's War?▼
Charlie Wilson's War has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 1531 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Charlie Wilson's War?▼
The movie had a production budget of $75,000,000 and earned $119,483,446 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Charlie Wilson's War?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Participant, Playtone, MP Munich Pape Filmproductions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Charlie Wilson's War filmed?▼
Charlie Wilson's War was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Charlie Wilson's War?▼
The total runtime of Charlie Wilson's War is 102 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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