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Charlie Wilson's War [Fullscreen]

Actor(s): Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Ned Beatty
Director(s): Mike Nichols
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Situations, Adult Humor, Profanity, Sexual Situations, Drug Content
Movie Release: 2007
DVD Release: 04/22/2008
Format: DVD - Color,Pan and Scan
Edition: Dual Layered
Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 42 mins
Studio: Universal Studios
Total Copies: 6
Genres: Drama, Docudrama, Political Drama
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DVD Synopsis

Produced by Tom Hanks, written by Aaron Sorkin, and directed by Mike Nichols, this adaptation of George Crile III's incendiary bestseller tells the remarkable story of the Texas congressman whose efforts to prevent the Red Army from overtaking Afghanistan eventually led to the collapse of the Soviet Union while simultaneously fueling the rise of radical Islam. In the early 1980s, a hastily assembled army of Afghan "freedom fighters" achieved the remarkable feat of fending off Soviet invaders despite the fact that the odds were overwhelmingly stacked against them. At the time, Texas congressman Charlie Wilson (Hanks) was a key member of the hugely powerful House Appropriations Committee. Illuminated to the specifics of this remarkable war by a high-profile Houston socialite, Wilson spearheaded an effort to provide hundreds of millions of dollars in weapons and training to the Mujahideen with more than a little help from brilliant but prickly CIA operative Gust Avrokotos. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Actors

Tom Hanks - Charlie Wilson
Julia Roberts - Joanne Herring
Philip Seymour Hoffman - Gust Avrakotos
Amy Adams - Bonnie Bach
Ned Beatty - Doc Long

Member Movie Reviews

Jim K. from BOONVILLE, NC wrote on 10/6/2009...

This true story was a surprise to someone who thought he was well informed about current events and the actions of his government. It explains why we need historians to tell us what actually happened, even in times that we lived through. The performances by some of my favorite stars were excellent as well.

Sharon C. (sharonc9630) from KNOXVILLE, TN wrote on 6/30/2008...

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This movie was extremely interesting and insightful.
Who knew and who ever heard of Charlie Wilson?
Seeing all of the 70's and 80's era costumes, music and etc.
was a hoot. Speaking of hoots, Julie Roberts played her part deliciously.
I was actually surprised that she wasn't in the movie more.
Tom Hanks and Philip Seymour Hoffman had a hilarious office scene
together that kept me giggling. You have to remember that this movie was about a very serious subject,but watching them pull off the ending was amazing.