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Charlie Wilson's War

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"A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire."

A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.

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Central Intelligence Agency (cia)HelicopterWashington Dc, UsaCongressCairoAlcoholRefugee CampCold WarRocket LauncherLadykiller

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Frequently asked questions

What is Charlie Wilson's War (2007) about?

A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.

Who stars in Charlie Wilson's War?

Charlie Wilson's War stars Tom Hanks (Charlie Wilson), Julia Roberts (Joanne Herring), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Gust Avrakotos), Amy Adams (Bonnie Bach), Emily Blunt (Jane Liddle). The film was directed by Mike Nichols.

How long is Charlie Wilson's War?

Charlie Wilson's War has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated R.

Where can I watch Charlie Wilson's War?

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