Charlie Wilson's War
A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire.
2007 · 102 min · ★ 6.5 (2K) · Comedy, Drama, History
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.
Directed by Mike Nichols · Written by Aaron Sorkin
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