Movie Description
The True Story of Charlie Wilson
(2007)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : David Keane
- Producer : Ryan Spyker,Aaron Bowden
- Writer : Aaron Bowden,Terrence Henry
- Editor : Justin Inda
- Cast : Frank V. Gaide,Joanne Herring,Michelle McClory,Melanie Morgan,Rene Napoli,Aaron Sorkin,Shawn Valentino,Charlie Wilson,William Lloyd
Cast
Charlie Wilson
Self
Carrol Shannon
Joanne Herring
Drug Dealer
Self
Soldier
Self
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleThe True Story of Charlie Wilson
Status Released
Release Information
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2007-12-28
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Homepagehttp://www.history.com
Production CompaniesWild Eyes Productions
Genres
- Documentary
