Charlie Wilson's War
6.5/10
Rating
102 min
Runtime
2007
Release Year
Mike Nichols
Director
Cast
Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Emily Blunt
Quick Synopsis
In the 1980s, a Texas congressman named Charlie Wilson teams up with a CIA operative to secretly support Afghan mujahideen fighters who are resisting the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Their efforts lead to a covert operation that significantly impacts the conflict, as they work within the political and intelligence systems to provide weapons and funding to the rebels.
Detailed Synopsis of Charlie Wilson's War
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.
