How long is Charlie Wilson's War?

Charlie Wilson's War is 1 hr 37 min long.

Who is Charlie Wilson in Charlie Wilson's War?

Tom Hanks plays Charlie Wilson in the film.

Charlie Wilson's War

Name: Charlie Wilson's War
Genre: Drama
Released: 2007-12-21
Duration: 97
Rating: 73

Charlie Wilson, an alcoholic womanizer and Texas congressman, persuaded the CIA to train and arm resistance fighters in Afghanistan to fend off the Soviet Union. With the help of rogue CIA agent, Gust Avrakotos, the two men supplied money, training and a team of military experts that turned the ill-equipped Afghan freedom-fighters into a force that brought the Red Army to a stalemate. However, the result also empowered the Taliban and terrorists including Osama bin Laden.

GENRE: Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Dec 21, 2007

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How long is Charlie Wilson's War?: Charlie Wilson's War is 1 hr 37 min long.

Who directed Charlie Wilson's War?: Mike Nichols

Who is Charlie Wilson in Charlie Wilson's War?: Tom Hanks plays Charlie Wilson in the film.

What is Charlie Wilson's War about?: Charlie Wilson, an alcoholic womanizer and Texas congressman, persuaded the CIA to train and arm resistance fighters in Afghanistan to fend off the Soviet Union. With the help of rogue CIA agent, Gust Avrakotos, the two men supplied money, training and a team of military experts that turned the ill-equipped Afghan freedom-fighters into a force that brought the Red Army to a stalemate. However, the result also empowered the Taliban and terrorists including Osama bin Laden.