Based upon truman capotes nonfiction book of the same name, in cold blood tells the true story of the 1959 murder of the clutter family in holcomb, kansas. The true story behind operation argo to rescue americans from. Based on real events, the dramatic thriller argo chronicles the lifeordeath covert operation to rescue six americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the iran hostage crisis. For his direction of the critically acclaimed drama, affleck won a golden globe award, and the movies academy award for best picture. The woodchipper murder of helle crafts is known as inspiration for the film, but the true story of someone fudging serial numbers like william h. Chris terrio wrote the screenplay based on joshuah bearmans 2007 article how the cia used a fake scifi flick to rescue americans from tehran, which was published in wired. Antonio j mendez,he risked his own life to rescue innocent peoples from murdering by terrorist. Blocked by a demonstration, they instead went to bob anderss apartment that was close by. Based on true events, argo chronicles the lifeordeath covert operation to rescue six americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of th. Jan 14, 20 ben afflecks film argo tells the bizarre story of how in 1980 the cia with canadian help sprang a group of americans from iran after they escaped a us embassy overrun by protestors. Mendez who is played by ben affleck in the film still reads like le. How the cia used a fake scifi flick to rescue americans from tehran. The opening minutes feel lifted from a documentary about the 1970s iranian revolution.
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Oct 12, 2012 the january 1980 hollywood reporter story that announced plans for argo was headlined two makeup artists turn to producing with scifi argo. If you want to read the actual account of what happened, i suggest the very excellent 2007 wired article. Argo recreates the storming of the us embassy in tehran in november 1979. Argo is a 2012 american historical drama thriller film directed by ben affleck. Ben afflecks film argo tells the bizarre story of how in 1980 the cia with canadian help sprang a group of americans. Apr 14, 2015 fargo made its tv debut in the same way as it did on cinema screens in 1996. Oct 15, 2012 a postscript during the films end titles citing the argo incident as a model of international cooperation makes much more sense when you keep those facts in mind. Argo is based on the canadian caper that took place during the iran hostage crisis in 1979 and 1980. These based on a true story movies might get a lot of praise for their more videos. Based on true events, argo chronicles the lifeordeath covert operation to rescue six americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the iran hostage crisisthe truth of which was unknown by the. Argo is a crackerjack political thriller told with intelligence, great.
An excerpt from antonio mendez and matt baglios new book, argo. Acting under the cover of a hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a cia agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six americans in tehran during the u. Moreover, it calls attention to how the film could have been something quite different. Macys character jerry lundegaard does in the movie isnt as widely publicized and appears to be a revelation even diehard fans probably didnt know. Not all movies have remained true to the genuine history of the event or the characters they are portraying, often adding action and drama to increase the substance and popularity of the movie. Based on the true story of the 1979 hostage crisis in tehran, argo. Nov 10, 2014 on the 35th anniversary of the iran hostage crisis, the ciathrough its twitter accountfactchecked ben afflecks oscarwinning 2012 film argo, which dramatized the agencys operation to. Out of respect for the dead, the rest has been told exactly as it occurred.
At the request of the survivors, the names have been changed. The story behind the story of a film based on a true story can be just as fascinating as the true story itself, according to participants at todays produced by discussion on the complexities of. Central intelligence agency operative tony mendez, the master of disguise, and the 2007 wired article by joshuah bearman, the great escape. A group of childhood friendsjeremy renner, ed helms, jon hamm, hannibal buress, and jake johnsonengage in a neverending, crosscountry. Sep 01, 2012 director ben affleck tells a dense, multilayered story about the iran hostage crisis of 197981 with confidence and finesse. The central intelligence agency wants to set the record straight on argo, the 2012 oscarwinning film about a daring rescue operation in iran based on the true story of the 1979 hostage crisis. Based on real events, the dramatic thriller argo chronicles the lifeordeath covert operation to rescue six americans.
Starring ben affleck, bryan cranston, john goodman, alan arkin based on the book the master of disguise by antonio j. Oct 11, 2012 based on a true story always made me think the movie would be an emotional gutwrencher that would just wear me out rather than refresh and revitalize me. Feb 28, 20 200 videos play all argo 2012 full movie walk like a panther 2018 full movie escape from iran. Lost girls, the film adaptation of the 20 book of the same name, tells the story of a woman. The true story behind the new movie argo about how cia operatives posing as a hollywood production team rescued six americans hiding in iran during the.
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Embassy staffers out of iran during the 1979 hostage crisis a. The central element of the story sounds incredible but is in fact true. Argo movie true story meet the real tony mendez and the 6. Even though argo starts off with text that says its based on a true story, the movie was actually based primarily on two sources. Actor victor garber left portrays canadian ambassador ken taylor right. Argo, like beautiful mind, plays out as a clever mix of genre formulas. We adopt a special set of expectations when we believe a movie is based on actual events, a sentiment the coen brothers parodied when they stated at the beginning of fargo that this is a true story, even though it wasnt. Which parts of the argo movie deviated from the true story. The true story behind ben afflecks globewinning film. The true story behind ben afflecks globewinning film bbc. In reality, writerdirector duo joel and ethan coen loosely based the. Director ben affleck tells a dense, multilayered story about the iran hostage crisis of 197981 with confidence and finesse. Choose from 500 different sets of argo flashcards on quizlet.
The events depicted in this film took place in minnesota in 1987. This serial killer drama becomes extra eerie once you realize it is based on a true story. I even avoided the movie titanic for years by telling people who begged me to watch it. The cia spent friday debunking the ben affleckdirected film on its twitter. Argo movie true story movies based on true stories. On the 35th anniversary of the iran hostage crisis, the ciathrough its twitter accountfactchecked ben afflecks oscarwinning 2012 film argo, which dramatized the agencysoperation to smuggle.
In 2012 ben affleck get his sweet revenge with argo. Movies based on a true story netflix official site. Notwithstanding this easy exit, the account written by cia agent antonio j. Argo on dvd february 19, 20 starring alan arkin, john goodman, ben affleck, bryan cranston. Screenwriter chris terrio adapted the screenplay from the 1999 book by the u. Hollywood magazine who printed advirtizing for the movie argo. A cia agent remembers the political drama argo is based on the real story of a ciaplanned rescue in revolutionary iran. The true story behind the argo movie reveals that this never actually happened, nor did they ever venture into town to scout a location. The movie is largely based on a terrific article by joshuah bearman published five years ago in wired, which you should read. Fargo made its tv debut in the same way as it did on cinema screens in 1996. Experts say it gets most of the story right but two men who were actually there say the end of the story was more complicated than hollywood might think. The true story behind the new movie argo about how cia operatives posing as a hollywood production team rescued six americans hiding in iran during the 1979 embassy crisis. This years academy award nominations of argo, lincoln, and zero dark thirty, attest to our fascination of watching true stories depicted on the screen. Fargo starts with text that says this is a true story, adding that the events of the film happened in minnesota in 1987.
The movie argo, up for seven oscars at this years academy awards, is based on the true story of the cia rescue of americans in tehran during. Apr 03, 2020 based upon truman capotes nonfiction book of the same name, in cold blood tells the true story of the 1959 murder of the clutter family in holcomb, kansas. Apr 23, 2014 yes, argo 2012 movie was based on a true story. The premise argo s central, nutty storylinein which the cia establishes a fake movie production, complete with a full script and ads in variety and the hollywood reporter, in order to rescue six. How much of fargo is actually based on a true story. Nov 07, 2014 the central intelligence agency wants to set the record straight on argo, the 2012 oscarwinning film about a daring rescue operation in iran based on the true story of the 1979 hostage crisis. All three seasons of the tv version of fargo have come with a similar true story assertion, but like many aspects of the series, its use is purely to maintain the feel of the original movie. The movie argo, up for seven oscars at this years academy awards, is based on the true story of the cia rescue of americans in tehran during the 1979 hostage crisis. The true story behind the new movie argo about how cia operatives posing as a hollywood production team rescued six americans hiding in. The coen brothers reveal fargo is based on a true story.
Oct 18, 2012 in the final scenes of the nailbiting political thriller argo the true story of how the cia safely whisked six u. Jul 02, 2018 a group of childhood friendsjeremy renner, ed helms, jon hamm, hannibal buress, and jake johnsonengage in a neverending, crosscountry game of tag in this basedonatruestory comedy. Theres a spirit of truth, and technically thats accurate. On the 35th anniversary of the iran hostage crisis, the ciathrough its twitter accountfactchecked ben afflecks oscarwinning 2012 film. The movie was only very loosely based on the original story. The argo true story reveals that the americans first attempted to walk to the british embassy compound that was 20 minutes away. This is a list of films that are based on actual events.