The movie was fake. The mission was real.
As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
$44,500,000
$232,300,000
October 11, 2012
GK Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
120 people
Ben Affleck
Tony Mendez
Acting
Bryan Cranston
Jack O'Donnell
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Alan Arkin
Lester Siegel
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John Goodman
John Chambers
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Victor Garber
Ken Taylor
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Tate Donovan
Bob Anders
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Clea DuVall
Cora Lijek
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Scoot McNairy
Joe Stafford
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Rory Cochrane
Lee Schatz
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Christopher Denham
Mark Lijek
Acting
Kerry Bishé
Kathy Stafford
Acting
Kyle Chandler
Hamilton Jordan
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