Who thinks he understands the problem

Description: A drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects. Cast: Charlie Wilson: Tom Hanks Bonnie Bach: Amy Adams Joanne Herring: Julia Roberts Gust Avrakotos: Philip Seymour Hoffman CIA Award Presenter: Terry Bozeman Paul Brown: Brian Markinson Crystal Lee: Jud Tylor Kelly: Hilary Angelo Stacey: Cyia Batten Stoned Guy: Kirby Mitchell Limo Driver: Ed Regine Donnelly: Daniel Eric Gold Jane Liddle: Emily Blunt Larry Liddle: Peter Gerety Receptionist - Charlie's Angels: Wynn Everett Marla - Charlie's Angels (as Mary Bonner Baker): Mary-Bonner Baker Suzanne - Charlie's Angels: Rachel Nichols Jailbait - Charlie's Angels: Shiri Appleby Jim Van Wagenen: P.J. Byrne Cravely: John Slattery Maintenance Man: Thomas Crawford McGaffin: Joe Roland Auctioneer: Patrika Darbo Slave Girl: Carly Reeves Pakistani Steward (as Salaheddine Benchegra): Salaheddine Ben Chegra President Zia: Om Puri Brigadier Rashid: Faran Tahir Colonel Mahmood: Rizwan Manji Refugee In Wheelchair (as Maurice Sherbanée): Maurice Sherbanee Refugee Building Wall: Salam Sangi Refugee Camp Translator: Navid Negahban Refugee Camp Translator 2 (as Mozhan Marno): Mozhan Marnò Afghan Boy (as Habib Saba): Michael Saba Afghan Girl: Nicole Smolen Refugee Camp Nurse: Michelle Arthur Refugee Mother (as Shila Vossugh Ommi): Shila Ommi Embassy Marine: Edward Hunt Embassy Official (as R.M. Haley): Michael Haley Harold Holt: Denis O'Hare Agent Patrick: Michael Spellman Agent Wells: Russell Edge Mike Vickers: Christopher Denham Chess Player: Marc Pelina Zvi: Ken Stott Bellydancer: Tracy Phillips Egyptian Defense Minister (as Ipalé): Aharon Ipalé Doc Long: Ned Beatty Doc Long's Secretary: Mary Bailey Joanne's Assistant: Trish Gallaher Glenn Mario: Ron Fassler Doc Long's Translator: Enayat Delawary Mrs. Long: Nancy Linehan Charles Mujahideen Translator (as Daston Kalili): Khalili Dastan Russian Helicopter Pilot (as Pasha Lychnikoff): Pasha D. Lychnikoff Russian Helicopter Pilot: Ilia Volok Russian Helicopter Pilot (as Alexander Lvovsky): Alex Lvovsky Stinger Mujahideen: Gabriel Justice Stinger Presenter (as Siyal Mohamad): Siyal Mohammad Stinger Presenter: Quill Roberts Congressional Committee: John Robert Man in Park Eating Hotdog: Don Abernathy Ari Goldman: Erick Avari Work Relief Guy: Yousuf Azami Orderly: Anthony Azizi Oil Tycoon's Wife: Tiffany L. Baker Secretary: Cathy Beasley Afghan Refugee Woman: Nazanin Boniadi Charlie's Advisor: Lara Flynn Boyle Dancer: Celestina Vegas Showgirl: Ambria Miscia Congressman: Tommy Wilson-O'Brien Dapper Dan at Party: Johnny Drocco French Photographer: François Duhamel CIA Agent: John R. Duncan Hotel Manager: David M. Edelstien Fraternity Slave Driver: Paul Haasch Charlie's Party Guest: Cynthia Silver VIP Party Guest: Jody Jaress Texas Millionaire: Alexander Kanellakos USSR Gunner 2: Igor Korosec Senators Aide: Richard Lawrence Party Goer 1: Daniel Lench CIA Operative: Tucker Maloney Senator: J. Patrick McCormack Japanese Tourist: Kazu Nagahama Extra: Mara New DC Cop: David E. Newham Party Guest: Ann Ryan Injured Mujahadeen Soldier: Ali Olomi Congressional Committee 5: Ron Ostrow Bartender: J. Woodward Palmer Self (archive footage): Dan Rather Refugee: Rose Day Stuart Afghan Refugee Boy: Abeal Siddiq Doc Long's Aide: Gubbi Sigurdsson Freedom Fighter: Leo Solomon Blodgett - CIA Cafeteria Cashier: Rachel Style Texas Socialite: Jackie Swanson Indian: Teresa Swift Wounded camp refugee: Marjan Tareq Hassan: Shaun Toub Male Party Guest 4: Kyle Vogt Afghani Refugee: Kurt Yaeger Written by: Aaron Sorkin, George Crile Director: Mike Nichols Production: Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Participant, Playtone, MP Munich Pape Filmproductions Release date: 21 Dec 2007 Box Office: $66,661,095