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Charlie Wilson's War

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

Tom Hanks

as Charlie Wilson

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

as Joanne Herring

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

as Gust Avrakotos

Amy Adams

Amy Adams

as Bonnie Bach

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt

as Jane Liddle

Om Puri

Om Puri

as President Zia

Shiri Appleby

Shiri Appleby

as Jailbait - Charlie's Angels

Rachel Nichols

Rachel Nichols

as Suzanne - Charlie's Angels

Wynn Everett

Wynn Everett

as Receptionist - Charlie's Angel

Jud Tylor

Jud Tylor

as Crystal Lee

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Trailers & Clips

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

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, .

Where can I watch Charlie Wilson's War online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Charlie Wilson's War is available.

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.

Is Charlie Wilson's War suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Charlie Wilson's War?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Charlie Wilson's War.

Does Charlie Wilson's War have a post-credit scene?

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