Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

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7.4/10 33,714 votes
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Director:
Mike Nichols
Writers (WGA):
Aaron Sorkin (screenplay)
George Crile (book)
Contact:
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Release Date:
8 February 2008 (Romania) 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
Plot Keywords:
Texas | Afghanistan | Foreign Policy | CIA | 1980s
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 10 nominations more
NewsDesk:
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User Comments:
America's success and shame more
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.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
102 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Dari | Arabic | Russian
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | SDDS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
Ireland:15A | South Korea:15 | Singapore:NC-16 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | Germany: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
Filming Locations:
Downey Studios - 12214 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey, California, USA more
Company:
Universal Pictures more
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Charlie Wilson's aides in his Senate office were all beautiful well-endowed women nicknamed "Charlie's Angels". His chief aide, played by 'Amy Adams' in the film, was a man in real life. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Charlie and Joanne meet for the first time in the film, they tilt their heads to the right as they kiss. In the subsequent shot when they break the kiss, their heads are tilted to the left. 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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Movie Connections:
Featured in The Making of 'Charlie Wilson's War' (2008) (V) more
Soundtrack:
FAREWELL OF SLAVIANKA more
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User Comments
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67 out of 104 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?