| Edition |
[Blu-ray only version]. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc; widescreen (16x9, 2.4:1); 1080p high definition; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1; requires Blu-ray player. |
| Cast |
Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Rodrigo Prieto ;editor, William Goldenberg ; music composed and conducted by Alexandre Desplat. |
| Note |
Based on a true story. |
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Based on a selection from The master of disguise by Antonio J. Mendez, and the Wired magazine article "The great escape" by Joshuah Bearman. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2012. |
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Also issued as part of a Blu-ray + DVD combo pack. |
| Audience |
Rating: R (for language and some violent images). |
| Summary |
On November 4, 1979, Iranian militants stormed the American embassy in Tehran and captured dozens of American hostages, sparking a 444-day ordeal and a quake in global politics still felt today. But there's a little-known footnote to the crisis: six Americans escaped. And a mid-level agent named Antonio Mendez devised an ingenious yet incredibly risky plan to rescue them. |
| Note |
Special features: feature length Picture in Picture: eyewitness account; commentary; short feature: Rescued from Tehran: we were there; behind the scenes: Argo: absolute authenticity; short feature: Argo: the CIA and Hollywood connection; documentary: Escape from Iran: the Hollywood option. |
| Language |
English, French, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese or Thai dialogue; French, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, or Thai subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Mendez, Antonio J. -- Drama.
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United States. Central Intelligence Agency -- Drama.
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Americans -- Iran -- Drama.
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Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981 -- Drama.
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Terrorism -- Iran -- Drama.
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Intelligence officers -- United States -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Affleck, Ben, 1972-
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Cranston, Bryan, 1956-
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Arkin, Alan.
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Goodman, John, 1952-
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Garber, Victor.
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Donovan, Tate.
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Terrio, Chris.
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Heslov, Grant, 1963-
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Clooney, George.
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Mendez, Antonio J.
Master of disguise.
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Bearman, Joshuah.
Great escape.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
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GK Films (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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Smoke House Pictures
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| Standard No. |
883929241408 |
| Music No. |
2000075250 Warner Home Video |
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3000048772 Warner Home Video |
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