Charlie Wilson’s War

Directed by Mike Nichols

The true story of a Democratic Congressman (Tom Hanks) who conspired with a “no-nonsense” CIA operative (Oscar-nominated Philip Seymour Hoffman) to launch the resistance to the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.

REVIEWS

“Hanks infuses Wilson with a bounce and charm we haven’t seen from him in years, while Roberts brings a regal air to the underwritten Herring. […] everything Hoffman says and does is a perfectly modulated hoot” Empire

“Audiences may flinch at the thought of another miserable war movie. But Nichols frames the film like a surreal comedy. He shreds every remaining ounce of faith you might have in American foreign policy, and he does so at a snappy pace and with great vim.” James Christopher, The Times

“[…] breezily directed, intelligently written and boasts enjoyable performances” Matthew Turner, View London

 

Awards

Golden Globes ’08 nominations
– Best Motion Picture
– Best Actor (Tom Hanks)
– Best Supporting Actor (Philip Seymour Hoffman)
– Best Actress (Julia Roberts)
– Best Screenplay (Aaron Sorkin)

Oscar ’08 nomination
– Best Supporting Actor (Philip Seymour Hoffman)

BAFTA ’08 nomination
– Best Supporting Actor (Philip Seymour Hoffman)

Duration:
102 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
USA

Year of production:
2008