American Coup (2010)
AMERICAN COUP tells the story of the first coup ever carried out by the CIA - Iran, 1953. Explores the blowback from this seminal event, as well as the coup's lingering effects on the present US-Iranian relationship. Includes a segment on the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis and its relation to the 1953 coup. Concludes with a section on the recent Iranian presidential election. Contains interviews with noted Middle East experts and historians and prominent public figures such as Stephen Kinzer (author, All The Shah's Men), Prof. Ervand Abrahamian, Trita Parsi, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Ted Koppel and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas. With Iranian cinematography by James Longley.
Cast
- Ervand Abrahamian - Himself
- Ehsan Yarshater - Himself
Screenplay
Keywords
central intelligence agency (cia), coup d'etat, iran, iran hostage crisis, mohammad mossadegh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Coup about?
- AMERICAN COUP tells the story of the first coup ever carried out by the CIA - Iran, 1953. Explores the blowback from this seminal event, as well as the coup's lingering effects on the present US-Iranian relationship. Includes a segment on the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis and its relation to the 1953 coup. Concludes with a section on the recent Iranian presidential election. Contains interviews with noted Middle East experts and historians and prominent public figures such as Stephen Kinzer (author, All The Shah's Men), Prof. Ervand Abrahamian, Trita Parsi, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Ted Koppel and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas. With Iranian cinematography by James Longley.
- Who directed American Coup?
- American Coup was directed by Joe Ayella.
- Who stars in American Coup?
- American Coup stars Ervand Abrahamian, Ehsan Yarshater.
- How long is American Coup?
- American Coup has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is American Coup?
- American Coup is a History, Documentary film.
- Where was American Coup produced?
- American Coup was produced in Iran, United States of America.