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Release Date:
21 December 2007 (USA)
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Tagline:
Based on a true story. You think we could make all this up? See 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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Afghanistan
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Texas
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1980s
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Foreign Policy
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Mujahideen
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 4 wins
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10 nominations
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America's success and shame
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(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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Rated R for strong language, nudity/sexual content and some drug use.
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102 min
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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 | Iceland:12 (original rating) | Iceland:16 (video rating)
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In addition to the lifestyle portrayed on screen, Charlie Wilson had a DUI Hit-and-Run charge on the Key Bridge, outside Georgetown. He was never indicted; otherwise, he would have been far less successful securing money for his project in Afghanistan. The History Channel documentary about his life suggests that he drank that night (and other nights) to ease the pain he felt for the Afghan people.See more »
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Continuity: After Gust removes the bug from the bottle of scotch, the position of the label sealing the bottle changes between shots.See more »
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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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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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References "CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite" (1962)See more »
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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?