Charlie Wilson's War
A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire.
Release Date: 2007-12-19
Runtime: 102 mins
In the 1980s U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, Texas socialite Joanne Herring and CIA agent Gust Avrakotos form an unlikely alliance to boost funding for Afghan freedom fighters in their war against invading Soviets. The trio's successful efforts to finance these covert operations contributes to the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
Details
Runtime
102 minutes
Release Date
2007-12-19
Budget
$75,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$119,483,446
Production Companies
Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Participant, Playtone, MP Munich Pape Filmproductions,
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Year:
2008
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Year:
2008
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Year:
2008
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Year:
2008
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Year:
2008
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Year:
2008
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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What is the runtime of the Charlie Wilson's War ?
The movie is approximately 102 minutes long.
What is the Charlie Wilson's War's release date?
2007-12-19 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Charlie Wilson's War?
The movie belongs to the Comedy Drama History genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who directed Charlie Wilson's War?
The movie was directed by
What is the Charlie Wilson's War's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $75,000,000 .
How much did Charlie Wilson's War movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $119,483,446 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Charlie Wilson's War movie?
Major production companies include Universal Pictures Relativity Media Participant Playtone MP Munich Pape Filmproductions .
