Film
The True Story of Charlie Wilson
2007 · 1h 34m · Documentary
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Overview
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.
Cast
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
William Lloyd
Narrator
Crew
- David KeaneDirector · Executive Producer
- Aaron BowdenWriter · Producer
- Terrence HenryWriter
- Ryan SpykerProducer
- Mark MorrisDirector of Photography
- Robert KositchekDirector of Photography
- Justin IndaEditor
Details
- Release date
- December 28, 2007
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Documentary
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