Charlie Wilson's War

A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.

Cast

Tom Hanks

as Charlie Wilson

Julia Roberts

as Joanne Herring

Philip Seymour Hoffman

as Gust Avrakotos

Amy Adams

as Bonnie Bach

Emily Blunt

as Jane Liddle

Om Puri

as President Zia

Shiri Appleby

as Jailbait - Charlie's Angels

Rachel Nichols

as Suzanne - Charlie's Angels

Wynn Everett

as Receptionist - Charlie's Angel

Jud Tylor

as Crystal Lee

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