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Our man in Tehran : the true story of Argo /

The film explores the real story behind the Oscar-winning film Argo. In this gripping documentary, the story of the "Canadian Caper" is told by the man who knows it best: Ken Taylor, Canada's former ambassador to Iran, who hid the six Americans and obtained the counterfeit documents t...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Weinstein, Larry, 1956- (Director, Producer), Taylor, Drew, 1982- (Director, Producer), Wright, Robert A. (Robert Anthony), 1960-
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: [New York] : First Run Features, [2014]
Subjects:
Taylor, Kenneth, > 1934-2015.
Ambassadors > Canada > Biography.
Diplomats > United States.
Diplomats > Canada.
Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981.
Escapes > Iran.
Diplomatic and consular service, Canadian > Iran.
Diplomatic and consular service, American > Iran.
Ambassadeurs > Canada > Biographies.
Diplomates > États-Unis.
Diplomates > Canada.
Affaire des otages américains en Iran, 1979-1981.
Évasions > Iran.
Service diplomatique et consulaire canadien > Iran.
Service diplomatique et consulaire américain > Iran.
Ambassadors.
Diplomatic and consular service, American.
Diplomatic and consular service, Canadian.
Diplomats.
Escapes.
Canada.
Iran.
United States.
1979-1981
Biographical films.
Documentary films.
Film adaptations.
Internet videos.
Biographies.
Films biographiques.
Documentaires.
Adaptations cinématographiques.
Vidéos sur Internet.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:The film explores the real story behind the Oscar-winning film Argo. In this gripping documentary, the story of the "Canadian Caper" is told by the man who knows it best: Ken Taylor, Canada's former ambassador to Iran, who hid the six Americans and obtained the counterfeit documents that allowed them to make their dramatic escape from Tehran. The film uncovers new information and adds valuable context, including a historical overview of Iran as well as interviews with the rescued Americans, former Prime Minister Joe Clark, ex-CIA officer Tony Mendez, and many others
Item Description:Title from distributor's web site (viewed July 20th, 2018).
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 streaming video file (125 min.)) : sound, color
Playing Time:01:25:53
Audience:OFRB rating: PG.
Production Credits:Entertainment One International presents with the participation of Telefilm Canada and The Rogers Group of Funds through The Theatrical Documentary Program ; A Rhombus Media / Film House production ; produced by Niv Fichman, Drew Taylor and Larry Weinstein ; directed by Drew Taylor and Larry Weinstein ; original music by Asher Lenz and Stephen Skratt.