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Based on a true story. You think we could make all this up? morePlot:
A drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 10 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(22 articles)
Producers Guild Nominees Announced (From WENN. 14 January 2008)
WGA Nominees Announced (From WENN. 10 January 2008)
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Thoroughly Entertaining & Surprisingly Amusing Film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Tom Hanks | ... | Charlie Wilson |
 | Julia Roberts | ... | Joanne Herring |
 | Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | Gust Avrakotos |
 | Amy Adams | ... | Bonnie Bach |
 | Ned Beatty | ... | Doc Long |
 | Emily Blunt | ... | Jane Liddle |
 | Om Puri | ... | President Zia |
| Ken Stott | ... | Zvi |
| John Slattery | ... | Cravely |
 | Denis O'Hare | ... | Harold Holt |
 | Jud Tylor | ... | Crystal Lee |
| Peter Gerety | ... | Larry Liddle |
 | Shiri Appleby | ... | Charlie's Angels - Jailbait |
| Brian Markinson | ... | Paul Brown |
 | Rachel Nichols | ... | Charlie's Angels - Suzanne |
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Rated R for strong language, nudity/sexual content and some drug use.Parents Guide:
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102 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
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Towards the end of the movie Charlie Wilson is presented with one of the Stingers he helped provide to the Afghans. In an interview with the real Charlie Wilson, Wilson states that he still has the Stinger as it's one of his most prized possessions and it's kept in "a very honored spot in my home". moreGoofs:
Charlie receives a bottle of Talisker single malt as a gift. In the same scene, when pouring a drink, he pulls out the cork straight away. If it is a new bottle from the shop, a bottle of single malt will also have a metal cap to open first. moreQuotes:
[first lines]CIA Award Presenter: The defeat and break up of the Soviet empire, culminating in the crumbing of the Berlin wall, is one of the great events of world history. There were many heros in this battle, but to Charlie Wilson must go this special recognition. Just thirteen years ago the Soviet army appeared to be invincible...
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Told in flashback, the film opens in 1989 with Charlie being given award for his role in the defeat of Communism. I must admit my heart sank as at the thought of have to endure yet another earnest, somewhat boring and overlong life story. How wrong was I, because that short scene is as close as the film ever gets to boring.
The film is full of entertaining & amusing set ups and cracking dialogue in some of the most unexpected places. The next scene after the Awards ceremony is Charlie in a Hot-Tub with some naked women and a guy trying to get him to invest in a TV programme. Another rather amusing scene is about 3 quarters into the film comprises Charlie, a group of his rather sexy Secretaries, Phillip Seymour Hoffmans CIA Man and a bottle of Whisky. As to dialogue what about this for a line, "The Senator says, He can teach us to type but can't teach us to grow Tits.". OK, School-boyish I know but the film is laced with great lines.
As to performances well Phillip Seymour Hoffman as usual steals every scene he's in. Hanks is OK but surprisingly to me anyway was Julia Roberts who is very good in the role of a rather eccentric Texas Oil Millionairess.
Charlie Wilson's War is one of the best non Musician Bio-pics in a long while as well as being that rare thing a film that entertains, amuses as well as informs all in equal measure.