The True Story of Charlie Wilson

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 28, 2007

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Wild Eyes Productions

Cast

Charlie Wilson,Michelle McClory,William Lloyd,Aaron Sorkin,Frank V. Gaide,Melanie Morgan,Shawn Valentino,Rene Napoli,Joanne Herring

Director

David Keane

Writer

Aaron Bowden,Terrence Henry

Producer

Ryan Spyker,David Keane,Aaron Bowden

Cinematography

Robert Kositchek,Mark Morris

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

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