Charlie Wilson's War
First aired on Dec 19, 2007
70%
Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
In the 1980s U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, Texas socialite Joanne Herring and CIA agent Gust Avrakotos form an unlikely alliance to boost funding for Afghan freedom fighters in their war against invading Soviets. The trio's successful efforts to finance these covert operations contributes to the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Tom Hanks | Charlie Wilson
Julia Roberts | Joanne Herring
Philip Seymour Hoffman | Gust Avrakotos
Amy Adams | Bonnie Bach
Emily Blunt | Jane Liddle
Om Puri | President Zia
Featured Crew
Celia D. Costas | Executive Producer
Tom Hanks | Producer
Antonia Van Drimmelen | Editor
Mike Nichols | Director
Aaron Sorkin | Screenplay
James Newton Howard | Original Music Composer
