directed by: Mike Nichols, year: 2007
actors: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Charlie Wilson's War is a political drama based on the true story of Congressman Charlie Wilson and his covert dealings in Afghanistan to help the Mujahideen fight against the Soviet invasion. With the help of a CIA agent and a socialite, Wilson orchestrates a plan to supply weapons and aid to the Afghan rebels, ultimately playing a key role in the downfall of the Soviet Union.

Cold War, Covert Operations, Political Maneuvering, Afghan Conflict, U.s. Foreign Policy, Arms Trade, Arms Dealing