Argo (2012)

The movie was fake. The mission was real.

Argo (2012) poster

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.

Director: Ben Affleck
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Rodrigo Prieto
Editing: William Goldenberg
Production: GK Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, Smokehouse Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: العربية, English, Deutsch, فارسی
Budget: $45M
Box Office: $232M
Original Language: en

Themes

Political Instability and Chaos, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

central intelligence agency (cia), husband wife relationship, revolution, press conference, biography, american abroad, extraction, iran hostage crisis, intelligence agent, langley virginia, 1980s, political thriller, factual

Trailer

Argo Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Argo about?
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.
Who directed Argo?
Argo was directed by Ben Affleck.
Who stars in Argo?
Argo stars Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan.
How long is Argo?
Argo has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Argo?
Argo is a Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Argo?
Argo had a budget of $45M.
How much did Argo gross?
Argo grossed $232M worldwide.
Where was Argo produced?
Argo was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Argo?
The themes of Argo include: Political Instability and Chaos, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.