Argo (2012)
“Argo” (2012) is a gripping historical thriller directed by Ben Affleck, based on true events. Set during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, six American diplomats manage to escape the U.S. embassy in Tehran and seek refuge at the Canadian embassy. To bring them home safely, CIA operative Tony Mendez devises a risky plan to pose as a Hollywood producer scouting locations for a fake science fiction movie. With the help of Hollywood professionals, Mendez risks everything to save the diplomats in a high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat operation. The film won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
