description Argo Overview
Argo recounts the events surrounding the “Canadian Caper,” a 1979-81 operation led by CIA operative Tony Mendez. The film depicts Mendez’s creation of a fabricated science-fiction movie project to facilitate the extraction of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran, Iran, during the hostage crisis. Warner Bros.
Pictures released the historical espionage drama in 2012.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
info Argo Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2012 |
help Argo FAQ
What real event is Argo based on?
Argo is based on the Canadian Caper, the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran during the Iran hostage crisis. CIA officer Tony Mendez helped use a fake science-fiction film project as cover for the operation.
Who directed and starred in Argo?
Ben Affleck directed the film and played Tony Mendez. The cast also includes Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, and John Goodman.
Did Argo win Best Picture?
Yes, Argo won Best Picture at the 85th Academy Awards for films released in 2012. It also won Oscars for Adapted Screenplay and Film Editing.
How historically accurate is Argo's airport climax?
The film heightens the airport escape for thriller pacing. The real operation was dangerous, but several suspense beats in the final sequence were dramatized for cinema.
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