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Cast
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  • Ben Affleck

    Ben Affleck

    Tony Mendez

  • Bryan Cranston

    Bryan Cranston

    Jack O'Donnell

  • Alan Arkin

    Alan Arkin

    Lester Siegel

  • John Goodman

    John Goodman

    John Chambers

  • Tate Donovan

    Tate Donovan

    Bob Anders

  • Chris Messina

    Chris Messina

    Malinov

  • Philip Baker Hall

    Philip Baker Hall

  • Scoot McNairy

    Scoot McNairy

    Joe Stafford

Credits
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  • Ben Affleck

    Ben Affleck

    Director / Producer

  • Chris Terrio

    Chris Terrio

    Screenwriter

  • Joshuah Bearman

    Joshuah Bearman

    Author

  • Antonio J. Mendez

    Antonio J. Mendez

    Author

  • Grant Heslov

    Grant Heslov

    Producer

  • George Clooney

    George Clooney

    Producer

  • Amy Herman

    Amy Herman

    Co-Producer

  • David Klawans

    David Klawans

    Executive Producer

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  1. Ex-Ambassador Again Slams 'Argo' for Canada Snub

    Ex-Ambassador Again Slams 'Argo' for Canada Snub

    9:51 am PST 2/23/2013
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    Ken Taylor, the former Canadian ambassador who helped free six hostages, stated that the film makes it seem as if his countrymen "were just along for the ride" in a CIA mission. READ MORE

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  2. The Race
    Hollywood PR Reps Lower Smartphones to Salute Peers and 'Argo' at Publicists Awards

    Hollywood PR Reps Lower Smartphones to Salute Peers and 'Argo' at Publicists Awards

    5:40 pm PST 2/22/2013
    • Scott Feinberg
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    The 50th Publicists Awards luncheon included appearances by Kirk Douglas, Robert Downey Jr., Sally Field, Ron Meyer, Kevin Feige, Matt Bomer and Piper Perabo. READ MORE

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  3. The Race
    Political Polling Guru Nate Silver Offers Oscar Predictions

    Political Polling Guru Nate Silver Offers Oscar Predictions

    7:29 am PST 2/22/2013
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    The New York Times' statistical wunderkind, who blew away all pundits in election forecasts, uses pure math to pick Sunday's winners. READ MORE

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  4. The Race
    Watch Video A Few Minutes With Feinberg: The Public Performs the Oscar-Nominated Films (Video)

    A Few Minutes With Feinberg: The Public Performs the Oscar-Nominated Films (Video)

    5:15 pm PST 2/21/2013
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    THR's awards analyst Scott Feinberg asks a cross section of strangers on Rodeo Drive which best pic Oscar nominee would have gotten their vote -- and to give him a related line reading. READ MORE

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    'Argo' Actress Joins CBS' 'Beverly Hills Cop'

    'Argo' Actress Joins CBS' 'Beverly Hills Cop'

    3:30 pm PST 2/21/2013
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    Sheila Vand will play a detective on the force in the network's Eddie Murphy/Shawn Ryan update. READ MORE

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  6. Earshot
    'Girls,' 'Breaking Bad,' 'American Idol' Win Top TV Prizes at Music Supervisors Awards

    'Girls,' 'Breaking Bad,' 'American Idol' Win Top TV Prizes at Music Supervisors Awards

    12:30 pm PST 2/21/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    "Argo," "Django Unchained," "Pitch Perfect" and "Magic Mike" were among the films recognized by the Guild of Music Supervisors, which handed out trophies in 12 categories on Wednesday night at the London Hotel. READ MORE

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  7. PGA Announces 2014 Awards Date

    PGA Announces 2014 Awards Date

    10:33 am PST 2/21/2013
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    The 25th annual awards ceremony will take place in January. READ MORE

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  8. Discovery Channel to Air the 'Inside Story' on 'Argo'

    Discovery Channel to Air the 'Inside Story' on 'Argo'

    8:53 pm PST 2/20/2013
    • Arlene Washington
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    Bryan Cranston, one of the movie's stars, narrates the one-hour special, which has been updated from its original 2002 broadcast. READ MORE

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  9. Risky Business
    Watch Video Ben Affleck's 'I Killed My Lesbian Wife' Short Film Emerges Online (Video)

    Ben Affleck's 'I Killed My Lesbian Wife' Short Film Emerges Online (Video)

    2:17 pm PST 2/20/2013
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    Produced in 1993, the dark comedy attempts to skewer Hollywood, but it's a long way from "Argo." READ MORE

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  10. THR's Award Season Awards: Worst Anne Hathaway Speech, Best Damage Control

    THR's Award Season Awards: Worst Anne Hathaway Speech, Best Damage Control

    9:28 am PST 2/20/2013
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    From a torture debate to all those "Les Mis" parodies. READ MORE

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  11. Awards Season Fun Fact: Winners Thank Harvey Weinstein 5 Times More Than God

    Awards Season Fun Fact: Winners Thank Harvey Weinstein 5 Times More Than God

    9:00 am PST 2/20/2013
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    THR tallied 48 acceptance speeches so far to see who's getting the most praise this Oscar season. READ MORE

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  12. In the Magazine
    Oscars: Who Will Win, Who Should Win (Analysis)

    Oscars: Who Will Win, Who Should Win (Analysis)

    5:00 pm PST 2/19/2013
    • Scott Feinberg
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    THR awards analyst Scott Feinberg makes his final predictions, facing off against chief film critic Todd McCarthy on matters of taste. READ MORE

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  13. The Race
    Oscar Contenders Make Final Pitches on Busy Holiday Weekend (Analysis)

    Oscar Contenders Make Final Pitches on Busy Holiday Weekend (Analysis)

    9:39 pm PST 2/18/2013
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    THR's awards analyst on the long weekend's ceremonies -- ACE, CAS, MPSE and WGA -- and a tribute to Al Pacino that became a "Silver Linings Playbook" pep rally. READ MORE

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  14. WGA Awards: 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Argo' Take Top Screenplay Honors

    WGA Awards: 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Argo' Take Top Screenplay Honors

    5:47 pm PST 2/17/2013
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    UPDATED: "Girls," "Breaking Bad" and "Louie" were among the TV winners recognized at simultaneous ceremonies held in Los Angeles and New York. READ MORE

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  15. The Race
    'Argo,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' Win ACE Eddie Awards

    'Argo,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' Win ACE Eddie Awards

    9:59 pm PST 2/16/2013
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    American Cinema Editors also pick “Brave” and “Searching for Sugar Man” in feature categories. READ MORE

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  16. In the Magazine
    Oscars 2013: The Most Memorable Quotes From This Year's Nominated Screenplays

    Oscars 2013: The Most Memorable Quotes From This Year's Nominated Screenplays

    10:00 am PST 2/15/2013
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    A guide to the best quotes, from wise cracks to true confessions. READ MORE

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  17. The Race
    American Cinema Editors Begins Eddies Celebration With Reception

    American Cinema Editors Begins Eddies Celebration With Reception

    3:35 pm PST 2/14/2013
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    Held at Technicolor's Sky Lounge, the event's guest-list included nominees Michael Kahn, Jay Cassidy, Crispin Struthers, Dylan Tichenor and double-nominee William Goldenberg. READ MORE

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  18. The Race
    Oscars 2013: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lawrence and Jessica Chastain to Present

    Oscars 2013: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lawrence and Jessica Chastain to Present

    8:53 am PST 2/14/2013
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    The "Argo" filmmaker, snubbed in the best director category, will take the stage at the Dolby Theatre on Feb. 24. READ MORE

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  19. The Race
    Oscars: Why Ben Affleck's Snub Leaves a Two-Man Race for Best Director

    Oscars: Why Ben Affleck's Snub Leaves a Two-Man Race for Best Director

    5:00 am PST 2/14/2013
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    While everyone else in the race has a strike against them, Steven Spielberg and Ang Lee seem to be drawing the most voter support. READ MORE

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    Ben Affleck Reflects on 'Once in a Lifetime' Awards Season in THR Exit Interview (Video)

    8:43 pm PST 2/11/2013
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    Affleck describes his journey with "Argo," from September's Telluride Film Fest to this month's Oscars, as "one of the most meaningful experiences of my whole life." READ MORE

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Summary

On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) to rescue them. Mendez's plan is to pose as a Hollywood producer scouting locations in Iran and train the refugees to act as his "film" crew.

Company Info

  • Warner Bros. Pictures Studio
  • Smokehouse Pictures Production Company
  • GK Films Production Company