Charlie Wilson's War
"A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire."
Originally released in 2007. Charlie Wilson's War is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mike Nichols.
Starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Philip Seymour Hoffman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,594 votes)
Budget
$75M
Production budget
Box Office
$119.5M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Tom Hanks
as Charlie Wilson
Julia Roberts
as Joanne Herring
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Gust Avrakotos
Amy Adams
as Bonnie Bach
Emily Blunt
as Jane Liddle
Om Puri
as President Zia
Shiri Appleby
as Jailbait - Charlie's Angels
Rachel Nichols
as Suzanne - Charlie's Angels
Wynn Everett
as Receptionist - Charlie's Angel
Jud Tylor
as Crystal Lee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Revenue
- $119,483,446
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Relativity Media
- Participant
- Playtone
- MP Munich Pape Filmproductions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlie Wilson's War about?
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.
Who directed Charlie Wilson's War?
Charlie Wilson's War was directed by Mike Nichols.
How long is Charlie Wilson's War?
Charlie Wilson's War has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Charlie Wilson's War released?
Charlie Wilson's War was released on December 19, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Charlie Wilson's War?
The main cast of Charlie Wilson's War includes Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Emily Blunt.
Is Charlie Wilson's War worth watching?
Charlie Wilson's War has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,594 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.