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Charlie Wilson's War (DVD, 2010)
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Biographical drama directed by Mike Nichols and starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Item Condition: New & sealed.
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In the early '80s, Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's attention is caught by a report from a war-torn Afghanistan. As Soviets invade the country, the Afghans lack the money and technology to defend themselves. Together with CIA Agent Gust Avrakotos, Charlie begins a secret war where he must unite Israel, Pakistan, Egypt, and America to defeat the Soviets.Product Identifiers
ProducerTom Hanks, Gary Goetzman
EAN5050582550474
eBay Product ID (ePID)60520358
Product Key Features
ActorKen Stott, Rachel Nichols, Amy Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tom Hanks, Denis O'hare, Shiri Appleby, Ned Beatty, Emily Blunt, Julia Roberts, Om Puri
Film/TV TitleCharlie Wilson's War
DirectorMike Nichols
LanguageEnglish
Run Time98 Mins
Aspect Ratio1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen
FormatDVD
Release Year2010
FeaturesWidescreen, The Making of Charlie Wilson's War\'who Is Charlie Wilson?': Profile of the Real Charlie Wilson
GenreDrama, Comedy
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ReviewsEmpire Magazine - Extremely enjoyable. Although it's a little tonally unsure, whenever Hanks and Hoffman are on screen, any misgivings are forgiven., Hollywood Reporter - CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR is political drama played as comedy and true life as satire. Sorkin's script comes loaded with computable comic lines, Time Out - The performances are likeable and entertaining, while Nichols pumps the whole proceedings with a satisfyingly fluid, dramatic energy., Rolling Stone - This is certainly the most dynamic of the war films that have been choking and dying at the multiplex, Variety - CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR is that rare Hollywood commodity these days: a smart, sophisticated entertainment for grownups, The Observer - Brilliantly funny
Additional InformationThe first time the audience sees Texas congressman Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks) in the early 1980s, he seems far from a model politician. Surrounded by strippers, a Playboy Playmate, and cocaine, the naked congressman lies in a hot tub at a party. Despite the distractions, the TV news catches Charlie's attention as Dan Rather reports from a war-torn Afghanistan. As Soviets invade the country, the Afghans lack the money and technology to defend themselves. Enter Joanne Herring (Julia Roberts), a wealthy Texan who champions the cause of Afghanistan and, by extension in the Cold War, America. Together with CIA Agent Gust Avrakotos (Philip Seymour Hoffman), Charlie begins a secret war where he must unite Israel, Pakistan, Egypt, and America to defeat the Soviets.<BR>Just as director Mike Nichols brought a sense of fun to what should have been dour proceedings in films such as THE GRADUATE and CLOSER, this comedy about the largest covert war to date never feels like a history lesson. Writer Aaron Sorkin's dialogue is sharp and it's delivered with impressive verve from the film's trio of Oscar winners. Hoffman is famous for transforming into various characters, and he's remarkable, but it's Hanks's turn that's the most surprising. Outwardly, Charlie could resemble many of Hanks's previous roles, but the actor adds layers to the character and changes without the aid of makeup or prosthetics.
ScreenwriterAaron Sorkin
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV TitleCharlie Wilson's War
Director of PhotographyStephen Goldblatt
Consumer AdviceContains strong language
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- 02 Jun, 2021
Sew wind reap etc
Even if half this is true then one can understand why the Afghans mistrust, and how the Taliban rose to be... For the sake of a few million peace dollars what difference that could have made. Wonders would the twin towers still be standing?Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Nov, 2017
all very good
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Dec, 2018
more good Aaron Sorkin
more interesting things from Aaron Sorkin.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jan, 2021
Best Tom Hanks film!
Great entertainment. Great supporting actors and actresses. Not to be missed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Dec, 2022
DVD
Really good thanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jul, 2016
brilliant and funny film
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 May, 2024
Great value.
Great value.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Jun, 2017
DVD
ExcellentVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
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