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Argo (2012)
Director: Ben Affleck
Cast: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman
7.7
96%Runtime120 min
Rating15
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As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
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Argo (2012) was critically acclaimed, winning numerous awards including the Academy Award for Best Picture. Critics praised the film's tense and engaging narrative, as well as Ben Affleck's direction. Audiences also responded positively, with the film earning a 7.7/10 rating on IMDb and a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating widespread acclaim.
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Director Ben Affleck's 2012 film Argo blends historical drama with thrilling spy-movie elements, creating an engaging and tension-filled experience. With stellar performances from Affleck, Cranston, Arkin, and Goodman, the film offers both an authentic recreation of the Iran hostage crisis and a captivating narrative that will particularly appeal to fans of political thrillers.
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Argo is a 2012 American historical political espionage drama thriller film directed by, produced by, and starring Ben Affleck. The screenplay, written by Chris Terrio, was adapted from the 1999 memoir The Master of Disguise by U.S. C.I.A. operative Tony Mendez and the 2007 Wired article "The Great Escape: How the CIA Used a Fake Sci-Fi Flick to Rescue Americans from Tehran" written by Joshuah Bearman. The film deals with the "Canadian Caper", in which Mendez led the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran, Iran, under the guise of filming a science-fiction film during the 1979–81 Iran hostage crisis. The film, which also has Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, and John Goodman in supporting roles, was released in the United States on October 12, 2012. It was produced by Affleck, Grant Heslov, and George Clooney.
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