"Charlie Wilson's War" (2007)

Charlie Wilson was a bachelor congressman from Texas who had a habit of showing up in hot tubs with strippers and cocaine. His "Good Time Charlie" exterior, however, masked an extraordinary mind, a deep sense of patriotism and a passion for the underdog, and in the early 1980s the underdog was Afghanistan--which had just been brutally invaded by the Russians. Charlie's longtime friend and patron and sometime lover was Joanne Herring, one of the wealthiest women in Texas and a virulent anti-communist. Believing the American response to the Russian invasion was anemic at best, she prods Charlie into doing more for the Mujahideen (Afghan freedom fighters).

"Charlie Wilson's War" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from "Charlie Wilson's War" starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

"Charlie Wilson's War" Credits
Cast and crew list for "Charlie Wilson's War," MPAA rating, and release date info.

"Charlie Wilson's War" Premiere Video
Oscar-winner Julia Roberts plays a Texas socialite in "Charlie Wilson's War." At the film's world premiere, Roberts joined cast members Shaun Toub, Hilary Angelo, and Navid Negahban to talk about the film, which is based on true events.

"Charlie Wilson's War" Premiere Video
It was a star-studded red carpet event when Universal Pictures hosted the world premiere of "Charlie Wilson's War." Tom Hanks turned up to discuss the film, along with Jud Tylor, Denis O'Hare and the man himself, Charlie Wilson.

"Charlie Wilson's War" Movie Review
A quartet of Oscar-winners got together for "Charlie Wilson’s War" and while the result is a decent film, it’s not a spectacular collaboration. There are 14 Oscar nominations with 5 wins between Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman and director Mike Nichols, and "Charlie Wilson’s War" picked up 5 Golden Globe nominations so it has a shot at some love from Academy Awards voters.

Premiere Photos
Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Mike Nichols, Jud Tylor, Shaun Toub, Denis O'Hare, Aaron Sorkin, Diane Sawyer, Tyler Hoechlin, Navid Negahban, Shiri Appleby, Danielle Panabaker, Charlie Wilson, Rita Wilson, Rachel Nichols, Maggie Grace, Nia Vardalos, and Nazanin Boniadi pictures.

"Charlie Wilson's War" Trailer
"Charlie Wilson's War" trailer in Quicktime and Windows Media formats.

"Charlie Wilson's War" Poster
"A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire."

"Charlie Wilson's War" Movie News
(Jan 2006) Mike Nichols may direct Tom Hanks in "Charlie Wilson's War."

2008 Golden Globes
Leading the pack of Golden Globes nominees is "Atonement" followed by "Charlie Wilson's War," "Michael Clayton," "Sweeney Todd" and "No Country for Old Men."

Official "Charlie Wilson's War" Website
Universal Pictures' official site for "Charlie Wilson's War." Release Date: December 21, 2007

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