Argo

Oscar® winner Ben Affleck (Good Will Hunting, The Town) directs and stars in this real-life political intelligence dramedy based on a true story. Produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures (Ides of March), this hostage rescue picture follows CIA "exfiltration" operative and master of disguise Tony Mendez (Affleck), who sets out to rescue a handful of American diplomats hiding out in 1979 Tehran. Pretending to be a film location scouting crew, Mendez and a motley crew of Hollywood artists, escape artists and con-artists smuggle the six embassy workers to safety in a daring rescue. With a supporting cast that includes Oscar® winner Alan Arkin, Golden Globe winner John Goodman and Emmy® winner Bryan Cranston, Affleck's political satire represents an "escape" into a real-world caper.

​Where was Argo filmed?
The film was filmed in multiple locations both Iran and the U.S.
 
When was Argo released?
The film was released in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2012.
 
Is Argo available for streaming?
Yes, buy or rent the movie from one of the above links

Director
Ben Affleck
 
Cast
Ben Affleck - CIA Officer Tony Mendez
Bryan Cranston - CIA Deputy Director Jack O'Donnell
Alan Arkin - Lester Siegel
John Goodman - John Chambers
Victor Garber - Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor
Tate Donovan - Rob Anders
Clea DuVall - Cora Lijek
Scoot McNairy - Joe Stafford
Rory Cochrane - Lee Schatz
Christopher Denham - Mark Lijek

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