# Argo (2012)

> A CIA exfiltration expert disguises six escaped embassy workers as a Canadian film crew in revolutionary Iran, turning Hollywood make-believe into a race for survival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/47937

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Ben Affleck
- Cast: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan, Clea DuVall, Scoot McNairy
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1024648/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, sardonic, focused, historical thriller night, political cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A daring rescue mission unfolds against a backdrop of political turmoil and danger.

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