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Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
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Ratings: 7.2/10 from 56,889 users
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69/100
Reviews: 268 user | 256 critic | 39 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Mike Nichols |
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Terry Bozeman | ... |
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| Hilary Angelo | ... | ||
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Ed Regine | ... |
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Peter Gerety | ... | |
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In the early 1980s, Charlie Wilson is a womanizing US congressional representative from Texas who seemed to be in the minor leagues, except for the fact that he is a member of two major foreign policy and covert-ops committees. However, prodded by his major conservative supporter, Joanne Herring, Wilson learns about the plight the people are suffering in the brutal Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. With the help of the maverick CIA agent, Gust Avrakotos, Wilson dedicates his canny political efforts to supply the Afghan mujahideen with the weapons and support to defeat the Soviet Union. However, Charlie Wilson eventually learns that while military victory can be had, there are other consequences and prices to that fight that are ignored to everyone's sorrow. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language, nudity/sexual content and some drug use See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Der Krieg des Charlie Wilson See more »Box Office
Budget:
$75,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$15,952,430 (USA) (23 December 2007) (2575 Screens)Gross:
$109,155,885 (Worldwide) (6 March 2008)Company Credits
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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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Written by E. Prion, O. Prion
Performed by E. Prion, O. Prion
Courtesy of Prion Music
By Arrangement with The Orchard See more »
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In addition to the lifestyle portrayed on screen, Charlie Wilson had a DUI Hit-and-Run charge on the Key Bridge, outside Georgetown. He was never indicted; otherwise, he would have been far less successful securing money for his project in Afghanistan. The History Channel documentary about his life suggests that he drank that night (and other nights) to ease the pain he felt for the Afghan people. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: FLIPPED SHOT: During the Red Square military parade, the army vehicles and the soldiers move southwards, with the Kremlin wall on the right. Suddenly, the parade changes direction, and the Kremlin wall is on the left. See more »Quotes
[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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Opening statement: The following is based on a true story. See more »Soundtracks
"PAKISTAN MARKETPLACE"Written by E. Prion, O. Prion
Performed by E. Prion, O. Prion
Courtesy of Prion Music
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