The True Story of Charlie Wilson (2007)
1h 34m
Running Time
December 28, 2007Release Date
The True Story of Charlie Wilson (2007)
1h 34m
Running Time
December 28, 2007Release Date
Plot.
A playboy congressman, an outcast CIA operative, and a socialite steer over $300 million of the United States Government’s money — in an era when Reagan couldn’t raise $19 million for the Contras — to fund a covert war intended to turn Afghanistan into “Russia’s Vietnam.” Is this a joke? Is this some improbable work of fiction? Who are these wildly eccentric figures? How did they pull it off? In this special presentation from THE HISTORY CHANNEL® discover the intricate details of this incredible, fascinating and completely true series of events. Learn how Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson allied with CIA agent Gust Avrakotos and Houston philanthropist Joanne Herring to secretly bankroll the Afghan Mujahideen’s resistance to the Soviet Union. Retrace the behind-the-scenes machinations that led to the CIA’s largest and most successful campaign ever. And understand the wide-ranging and long-lasting implications of this little-known episode.
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Cast & Crew.

Frank V. Gaide
Charlie Wilson

Joanne Herring
Self

Michelle McClory
Carrol Shannon

Melanie Morgan
Joanne Herring

Rene Napoli
Drug Dealer

Aaron Sorkin
Self

Shawn Valentino
Soldier

Charlie Wilson
Self

Justin Inda
Editor / Post Producer

Michael Richard Plowman
Music

Ryan Spyker
Producer

David Keane
Executive Producer / Director

Aaron Bowden
Producer / Writer

Terrence Henry
Writer

Robert Kositchek
Director of Photography

Mark Morris
Director of Photography
Details.
Release DateDecember 28, 2007
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 34m
Content RatingNR
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