# Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

> A charming Texas congressman, an influential socialite, and a combative CIA operative turn Cold War politics into a covert Afghan arms campaign with consequences far beyond their mandate.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3591

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
- Director: Mike Nichols
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Om Puri, Shiri Appleby, Rachel Nichols
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472062/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sardonic, propulsive, political movie night, history discussion

## Synopsis

A political scandal unfolds as one congressman takes on a monumental challenge against the Soviet Union.

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