Charlie and Gust Try to Convince Israel to Fight (Full Scene) | Charlie Wilson's War

Representative Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks) and CIA operative Gust Avrakotos (Philip Seymour Hoffman) consult with weapons experts before pitching a risky, clandestine partnership to Israeli spymaster Zvi Rafiah (Ken Stott). Director Mike Nichols stages this intricate diplomatic hustle with razor-sharp sophistication, letting Hanks's charming persuasion and Hoffman's acerbic intelligence turn complex international backroom dealings into a thrilling cinematic spectacle. Get your critic pick! Watch Charlie Wilson's War here:    • Charlie Wilson's War   In the early 1980s, a womanizing Texas congressman, a rogue CIA operative, and a wealthy Houston socialite unite to orchestrate the largest covert operation in history. Together, they maneuver complex international politics to secretively fund Afghan freedom fighters in their battle against the invading Soviet army. Watch more here: @CriticPicks #CharlieWilsonsWar #TomHanks #PhilipSeymourHoffman #MikeNichols