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The True Story of Charlie Wilson

2007 | 94m | English

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A playboy congressman, an outcast CIA operative, and a socialite steer over $300 million of the United States Government’s money — in an era when Reagan couldn’t raise $19 million for the Contras — to fund a covert war intended to turn Afghanistan into “Russia’s Vietnam.” Is this a joke? Is this some improbable work of fiction? Who are these wildly eccentric figures? How did they pull it off? In this special presentation from THE HISTORY CHANNEL® discover the intricate details of this incredible, fascinating and completely true series of events. Learn how Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson allied with CIA agent Gust Avrakotos and Houston philanthropist Joanne Herring to secretly bankroll the Afghan Mujahideen’s resistance to the Soviet Union. Retrace the behind-the-scenes machinations that led to the CIA’s largest and most successful campaign ever. And understand the wide-ranging and long-lasting implications of this little-known episode.
Release Date: Dec 28, 2007
Director: David Keane
Writer: Terrence Henry, Aaron Bowden
Genres: Documentary
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Production Companies Wild Eyes Productions
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 03, 2025
Entered: May 07, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Frank V. Gaide Charlie Wilson
Joanne Herring Self
Michelle McClory Carrol Shannon
Melanie Morgan Joanne Herring
Rene Napoli Drug Dealer
Aaron Sorkin Self
Shawn Valentino Soldier
Charlie Wilson Self
Name Job
Justin Inda Editor, Post Producer
Michael Richard Plowman Music
Terrence Henry Writer
Aaron Bowden Writer
David Keane Director
Robert Kositchek Director of Photography
Mark Morris Director of Photography
Name Title
Ryan Spyker Producer
David Keane Executive Producer
Aaron Bowden Producer
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