Charlie Wilson's War
Charlie Wilson's War
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.
another92 reviewedMay 14, 2025
Philip Seymour Hoffman steals the show but still one of my favorite Tom Hanks roles. The character is great and the movie is pure fun. Imminently rewatchable.