Charlie Wilson's war
DVD |
Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
Universal City, Calif. :
[2008]
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative (Show)
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at West Lincoln Public Library
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville | 14A DVD CHA | DVD | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
In the early 1980s, Charlie Wilson is best known as a womanizing US congressional representative from Texas. He seemed to be in the minor leagues, except for the fact that he is a member of two major foreign policy and covert-ops committees. However, once Charlie is prodded by his major conservative supporter, Joanne Herring, Wilson learns about the plight of the people who are suffering from the effects of the brutal Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. With the help of the maverick CIA agent, Gust Avrakotos, Wilson dedicates his canny political efforts to supply the Afghan mujahideen with the weapons and support needed to defeat the Soviet Union. Ultimately, Charlie learns that while military victory can be obtained, there are other consequences and prices to that fight that are ignored to everyone's sorrow. Based on a true story.
Details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (102 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.videodiscvideorecording
- Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2008]
- General Note: English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.Bonus features: "The making of Charlie Wilson's war" (An inside look at the making of the film featuring interviews with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts); "Who is Charlie Wilson?" (A profile of the real Charlie Wilson, featuring interviews with Charlie Wilson, Joanne Herring, Tom Hanks, Aaron Sorken and Mike Nichols)Based on the book by George Crile.
- Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Stephen Goldblatt ; editors, John Bloom, Antonia Van Drimmelen ; music, James Newton Howard ; costume designer, Albert Wolsky ; production designer, Victor Kempster.
- Participant or Performer Note: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Ned Beatty.
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Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R.