A rogue socialite inspires a rogue congressman to secure, with the help of a rogue CIA agent, extensive USA assistance -- and unusual world aid, too -- to help the Afghanis roust out the communists which resulted in the ultimate demise of the Soviet Republic.
Based on the true story of Congressman Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks), a fun-loving womanizer and minor representative who happened to have seats on a couple of powerful House committees, including the one overseeing covert operations.
In the 1980s, the Soviets were actively brutalizing Afghanistan -- and winning. Texas socialite Joanne Herring (Julia Roberts) took an interest in the plight of the Afghanis and called upon Wilson to do something about it. When Wilson called on the CIA for information from a high level officer, he was sent a CIA outcast, Gust Avrakotos (Philip Seymour Hoffman), who ends up sharing Wilson and Herring's passion for justice.
Wilson's able-bodied executive assistant, Bonnie Bach, is played by Amy Adam. Emily Blunt and Ned Beatty have minor roles.
Directed by Mike Nichols
Based on the true story of Congressman Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks), a fun-loving womanizer and minor representative who happened to have seats on a couple of powerful House committees, including the one overseeing covert operations.
In the 1980s, the Soviets were actively brutalizing Afghanistan -- and winning. Texas socialite Joanne Herring (Julia Roberts) took an interest in the plight of the Afghanis and called upon Wilson to do something about it. When Wilson called on the CIA for information from a high level officer, he was sent a CIA outcast, Gust Avrakotos (Philip Seymour Hoffman), who ends up sharing Wilson and Herring's passion for justice.
Wilson's able-bodied executive assistant, Bonnie Bach, is played by Amy Adam. Emily Blunt and Ned Beatty have minor roles.
Directed by Mike Nichols
Rated R for strong language, nudity/sexual content and some drug use.
My personal rating: B+
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