Certificate
15
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States of America
Reviews
San Francisco Chronicle - The main source of astonishment is the precision exhibited everywhere, from the slyly vintage look of Rodrigo Prieto's cinematography to the gradual, cinching tension in Chris Terrio's careful screenplay., The San Francisco Chronicle - The main source of astonishment is the precision exhibited everywhere, from the slyly vintage look of Rodrigo Prieto's cinematography to the gradual, cinching tension in Chris Terrio's careful screenplay., New York Post - A blue-chip Oscar contender that's also a rousing popcorn movie, Ben Affleck's ARGO offers plenty of nail-biting thrills as well as funnier scenes than you'd ever imagine possible in the grim context of the Iran hostage crisis., USA Today - A superbly crafted and darkly funny real-life political thriller, with pitch-perfect performances.
Dubbing Languages
French\Italian
Consumer Advice
Contains strong language
Hearing Impaired
English\Italian
Additional Information
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.
Movie/TV Title
Argo
Sound source
Dolby Digital
Awards
Best Film 2013 -, Best Screenplay Based On Material Previously Produced Or Published 2013 - Chris Terrio, Best Direction 2013 - Ben Affleck, Best Editing 2013 -, Best Motion Picture - Drama 2013 -, Best Director - Motion Picture 2013 -, Best Picture 2013 -
Screenwriter
Chris Terrio
