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Argo (2012), directed by and starring Ben Affleck, dramatizes the 1980 CIA operation to extract six US diplomats from Tehran using a fake science-fiction film as cover, winning the Academy Award for Best Picture.
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What was the fake movie used in Argo?
The CIA cover story presented the six diplomats as a Canadian film crew scouting locations for a science-fiction adventure called Argo. Makeup artist John Chambers helped make the nonexistent production appear credible.
How much of Argo's airport escape happened in real life?
The diplomats did leave Iran on a commercial flight using Canadian passports, but the movie intensifies the departure with a last-minute runway chase. That chase is a dramatic invention rather than part of the historical escape.
Why is the operation called the Canadian Caper?
Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor and other Canadian officials sheltered the six Americans and supplied crucial support for their cover identities. The CIA operation led by Tony Mendez depended heavily on that Canadian assistance.
What major Oscar did Argo win?
Argo won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Ben Affleck directed the 2012 film and played CIA exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez.
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