Argo Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Based On A Declassified True Story

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 15, 2012

Argo

Release Date: Friday, October 12, 2012 Theaters

Director: Ben Affleck

Starring: Alan Arkin • John Goodman • Ben Affleck • Bryan Cranston • Scoot McNairy

R Comedy 2 hrs, 0 m

4.29 / 5.0

53% WILL SEE 47% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Based on true events, Argo chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis--the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA "exfiltration" specialist named Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies.

Comedy Drama Political

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Who stars in Argo – Cast List

Alan Arkin
... Lester Siegel

Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
John Goodman
... John Chambers

Digger, Smurfs
Ben Affleck
... Tony Mendez

The RIP, The Account 2
Bryan Cranston
The Sheep Detectives, John Carter
S
Scoot McNairy
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Speak No Evil
Kyle Chandler
The RIP, Anniversary
Taylor Schilling
... Christine Mendez

Queen of Bones, The Prodigy
T
Tate Donovan
... Bob Anders

Crime 101, What Is Life Worth
N
Nelson Franklin
... Reporter

The Napa Boys, Being the Ricardos
M
Michael Parks
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair , Grindhouse

Who is making Argo – Crew List

A look at Argo behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ben Affleck last helmed Air and Live by Night. The film's writer Chris Terrio last penned Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Zack Snyder's Justice League.

Director: Ben Affleck
Screenwriter: Chris Terrio
Producers: Ben Affleck
George Clooney
Grant Heslov
David Klawans

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company

Production – What we know about the Argo

Key Facts

Based on a Wired magazine article by Joshuah Bearmna, published in 2007 and titled "How the CIA Used a Fake Sci-Fi Flick to Rescue Americans from Tehran."

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2012

Completed

Changed Argo movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Apr 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Scheduled to begin shooting starting September 2011

Dec 2004

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some violent images
Runtime: 2 hrs, 0 m
Tagline: Based On A Declassified True Story
Also known as: Escape from Tehran
Language: English

Argo Trailers and Clips

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Argo Release Date: When was the film released?

Argo was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 12 , 2012. There were 18 18 other movies released on the same date, including Here Comes the Boom, Sinister and Nobody Walks.