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. Read more
| Starring | Amy Adams, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Rachel Nichols |
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| Director | Mike Nichols |
| Genres | Drama |
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The premiere for a new movie starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts took place last night in London's Leicester Square. Although Roberts did not attend the event, Hanks took to the red carpet and was his usual charming self. The Forrest Gump and Apollo 13 star's latest role is as the eponymous politician who successfully assists with what was known as the largest covert operation ever. However, his appearance at the premiere saw him donning an Aston Villa scarf, the Press Association reports.... Read more
Julia Roberts has Cate Blanchett to thank for her close friendship with director Mike Nichols - because the Notting Hill star was only cast in 2004 movie Closer when the Aussie actress became pregnant and pulled out of the project. The romantic drama, which co-starred Natalie Portman, Jude Law and Clive Owen, was Roberts and Nichols' first film collaboration - and they went on to work their movie magic once again in 2007's Charlie Wilson's War. Roberts admits she would never have struck up a... Read more
Mike Nichols' new film opens on a ceremony honouring a Texas congressman for his role in liberating Afghanistan and bringing down the USSR. Chances are, you've never heard of him. (I know I hadn't.) Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks) is a strange sort of hero, a far cry from the innocent idealists you find in everything from Mr Smith Goes to Washington to Evan Almighty. A Democrat with a small but safe constituency, he begins the 80s like the 70s never ended: partaking of playmates, booze and drugs.... Read more
Enchanted star Amy Adams has joined the cast of Night At The Museum 2: Escape From the Smithsonian, according to reports. Industry bible Variety says Adams, who is also currently appearing alongside Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts in Charlie Wilson's War, will join the returning Ben Stiller for the film, which sees the action move from New York to Washington DC. She will play an "undetermined" historical figure who develops a crush on Stiller's character - hapless security guard Larry... Read more
English actress Emily Blunt is soon to start filming The Wolf Man with Anthony Hopkins and Benicio Del Toro, it emerged today. According to Empire Online, the star of The Devil Wears Prada told press at the Sundance Film Festival she will feature in the movie, which is described as an updated version of the spooky werewolf legend. Aside from her scene-stealing role in the aforementioned comedy, she also stars in current releases Charlie Wilson's War and Dan in Real Life. Of her upcoming role,... Read more
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