Argo (2012)
Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979.
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Director:
Ben AffleckWriters:
Chris Terrio (screenplay by), Tony Mendez (based on a selection from "The Master of Disguise" by), Joshuah Bearman (based on the Wired Magazine article "The Great Escape" by)All Cast & Crew
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For the opening scene, the director of photography gave 8mm cameras out to certain people in the crowd to make the opening scene have what would seem like this was actual footage from the riot.
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Sahar:
This is the Persian Empire known today as Iran. For 2,500 years, this land was ruled by a series of kings, known as shahs. In 1950, the people of Iran elected Mohammad Mossadeqh, a secular democrat, as Prime Minister. He nationalized British and U.S...
Goofs
Early in the film there is a reference to the Canadian "Foreign Secretary". This is a British title, not Canadian. The Canadian cabinet member is "Minister of External Affairs", and this title is correctly referenced (in a TV clip) near the end of the film.
Crazy Credits
As the end credits begin, a picture of the actual passport of each fake film crew member is displayed next to picture of the actor in the film, showing the similarities between the two faces. Then archive photos from the period are displayed next to pictures shot for the film.
Alternate Versions
After it screened at the Toronto International Film Festival the postscript at the end credits was changed because it was felt that it slighted the Canada's involvement in the rescue of the American hostages.
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Abwoon Call to PrayerWritten and Performed by 'Jahanara Laura Mangus'
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Genres
Biography | Drama | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
12 October 2012Language
English, Persian, Arabic
Country of Origin
USA, UKFilming Locations
McLean, Virginia, USABox Office
Budget:
$44,500,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$19,458,109 14 October 2012
Gross USA:
$136,025,503
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$232,325,503
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