Review of Charlie Wilson's War (2007) by Gary D — 23 May 2014

One of the great movies of recent politics, war, and the CIA.

This review of Charlie Wilson's War (2007) was written by Gary D on 23 May 2014.

Charlie Wilson's War has generally received positive reviews.

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