Logline
The movie was fake. The mission was real.
Synopsis
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.
Where to Watch
Available to stream, rent or buy in India
Festivals
Toronto International Film Festival 2012
Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival 2012
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival 2012
Cast and Crew
Cast: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan, Clea DuVall, Scoot McNairy, Rory Cochrane, Christopher Denham, Kerry Bishé, Kyle Chandler, Chris Messina, Željko Ivanek, Titus Welliver, Keith Szarabajka, Bob Gunton, Richard Kind, Richard Dillane, Omid Abtahi
Writers: Chris Terrio (Screenplay), Joshuah Bearman (Original Story), Tony Mendez (Original Story)
Cinematographer: Rodrigo Prieto
Production Designer: Peter Borck, Sharon Seymour
Editor: William Goldenberg
Sound Designer: Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van der Ryn
Composer: Alexandre Desplat
Costume Designer: Jacqueline West
Direction team: Sheila Waldron (Script Supervisor), Ian Calip (Second Assistant Director), David Webb (First Assistant Director), Sunday Stevens (First Assistant Director)
Producers: Nina Wolarsky, Grant Heslov, George Clooney
Production: GK Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, Smokehouse Pictures