The True Story of Charlie Wilson
2007, English. Directed by David Keane.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 28 December 2007
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Terrence Henry, Aaron Bowden
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The True Story of Charlie Wilson runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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The True Story of Charlie Wilson isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 December 2007. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed The True Story of Charlie Wilson?
The True Story of Charlie Wilson (2007) was directed by David Keane and stars Frank V. Gaide, Joanne Herring, Michelle McClory.