Charlie Wilson's War

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Charlie Wilson's War
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R,1hr 37min
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December 21, 2007
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Universal Pictures
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 ... Full Synopsis
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A picture about war and politics that has manages to be both rational and inspirational. It is also the year's funniest smart movie. Full Review
Metascore
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69
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Charlie Wilson
Joanne Herring
Gust Avrakotos
Bonnie Bach
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Julia Roberts, left, and Tom Hanks in "Charlie Wilson's War" (Universal Pictures)
Tom Hanks, left, and Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Charlie Wilson's War" (Universal Pictures)
Tom Hanks with producer Gary Goetzman on the set of "Charlie Wilson's War" (Universal Pictures)
Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Charlie Wilson's War" (Universal Pictures)
Tom Hanks in "Charlie Wilson's War" (Universal Pictures)
Tom Hanks in "Charlie Wilson's War" (Universal Pictures)
Tom Hanks, left, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, center, in "Charlie Wilson's War" (Universal Pictures)
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