Argo (2012)

Synopsis of Argo

When militants seize control of the U.S. embassy in Tehran during the height of the Iranian Revolution, CIA agent Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) creates a fake Hollywood film production in order to rescue a group of American diplomats who have sought refuge at the home of the Canadian ambassador. As the six members of the embassy staff remain behind closed doors, armed militants conduct thorough searches of local homes, and kill anyone suspected of harboring the Americans. Realizing that it's only a matter of time before the six are identified and taken hostage, Mendez offers a unique - yet potentially dangerous - solution: posing as a Canadian film producer, he will enter into Tehran under the precipice of scouting locations for an upcoming science fiction opus, gather up the refugees, pass them off as his crew at the airport, and fly out of Iran right under the militants' noses. Shortly after touching down in Iran, however, Mendez contends with a few unexpected developments that threaten to erode the bond of trust he needs to establish with the refugees, and expose his deception. Meanwhile, even if they do manage to make it as far as the airport, government bureaucracy threatens to leave them hopelessly stranded in their most desperate hour. Alan Arkin, John Goodman, and Bryan Cranston co-star. Inspired by actual events. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

120 mins

Director(s):

Ben Affleck

Writer(s):

Chris Terrio

Producer(s):

David Klawans, Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Profanity, Violence)

Categories:

Mystery & Suspense

• 2012 - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Best Picture
• 2012 - American Film Institute - Top Ten Film of the Year
• 2012 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Director
• 2012 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Picture
• 2012 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Editing
• 2012 - Directors Guild of America - Best Director
• 2012 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Picture - Drama
• 2012 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Screenplay
• 2012 - National Board of Review - Spotlight Award
• 2012 - National Board of Review - Special Achievement in Filmmaking
• 2012 - Producers Guild of America - Best Producer
• 2012 - Producers Guild of America - Best Producer
• 2012 - Producers Guild of America - Best Producer
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble
• 2012 - Toronto International Film Festival - Film Presented
• 2012 - Writers Guild of America - Best Adapted Screenplay

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