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Based on true events, "Argo" chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis - the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA "exfiltration" specialist named Tony Mendez (Affleck) comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies.
Original Release
10/11/2012
US Release
10/12/2012
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ben Affleck | Tony Mendez |
| Bryan Cranston | Jack O'Donnell |
| Alan Arkin | Lester Siegel |
| John Goodman | John Chambers |
| Victor Garber | Ken Taylor |
| Tate Donovan | Bob Anders |
| Clea DuVall | Cora Lijek |
| Scoot McNairy | Joe Stafford |
| Rory Cochrane | Lee Schatz |
| Christopher Denham | Mark Lijek |
Directors
Writers
Chris Terrio, Tony Mendez, Joshuah Bearman
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ben Affleck | Tony Mendez |
| Bryan Cranston | Jack O'Donnell |
| Alan Arkin | Lester Siegel |
| John Goodman | John Chambers |
| Victor Garber | Ken Taylor |
| Tate Donovan | Bob Anders |
| Clea DuVall | Cora Lijek |
| Scoot McNairy | Joe Stafford |
| Rory Cochrane | Lee Schatz |
| Christopher Denham | Mark Lijek |
| Kerry Bishe | Kathy Stafford |
| Kyle Chandler | Hamilton Jordan |
| Chris Messina | Malinov |
| Zeljko Ivanek | Robert Pender |
| Titus Welliver | Bates |
| Keith Szarabajka | Adam Engell |
| Bob Gunton | Cyrus Vance |
| Richard Kind | Max Klein |
| Richard Dillane | OSS Officer Nicholls |
| Omid Abtahi | Reza Borhani |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Chris Brigham | Executive Producer |
| Chay Carter | Executive Producer |
| Tim Headington | Executive Producer |
| Graham King | Executive Producer |
| David Klawans | Executive Producer |
| Nina Wolarsky | Executive Producer |
| Ben Affleck | Producer |
| George Clooney | Producer |
| Amy Herman | Producer |
| Grant Heslov | Producer |
| Alex Sutherland | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Argo
Argo (UK)
Clips
Argo: They Are Going To Try And Break You
Argo: You Need Somebody Who's A Somebody
Argo: What We Like For This Are Bicycles
Argo: We Did Suicide Missions With Better Odds
Argo: Nobody Makes Westerns Any More
Argo: There Are Only Bad Options
Behind the Scenes
Argo: Behind The Scenes (Featurette)
Argo: Kerry Bishe On Ben Affleck
Argo: Ben Affleck On The Research He Did At The CIA
Argo: Bryan Cranston On His Character
Argo: Alan Arkin On His Character
Argo: John Goodman On What Attracted Him To The Project
Argo: Rory Cochrane On Playing A Real Person
Argo: Christopher Denham On The Real Story
Argo: Tate Donovan On Ben Affleck
Argo: Clea Duvall On The Events Of November 1979
Argo: Victor Garber On His Character
Argo: Scoot Mcnairy On This Character
Argo: Characters Featurette (UK)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2013 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 2013 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2013 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Won |
| 2013 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2013 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2013 | Oscar | Best Motion Picture of the Year | Won |
| 2013 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 2013 | Oscar | Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Won |
| 2013 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Film Editing | Won |
| 2013 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score | Nominated |
| 2013 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Sound Mixing | Nominated |
| 2013 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Sound Editing | Nominated |
