Charlie Wilson's War
2007 · 1h 42m · Comedy, Drama, History · Germany, United States of America · Rated R (US)
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.
Directed by
Mike NicholsWritten by
Aaron Sorkin6.5Smart score
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1980safghanistan war (2001-2021)alcoholbased on true storybelly dancingcairocentral intelligence agency (cia)cold warcongresscongressmandollarhelicopterhistorical comedyjerusalemladykillermunitionpakistanpolitical dramarefugee camprocket launcherwashington dc, usa
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