2012 · 120 min · R

Argo

Name: Argo
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2012
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber

Directed by Ben Affleck · Drama, Thriller

Argo (2012) is a Drama film, directed by Ben Affleck set in Tehran, Los Angeles, and Virginia during the 1970s–1980s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.

A espionage and con artist, with a tense tone. Themes of survival run throughout.

Composer

Alexandre Desplat

Cinematography

Rodrigo Prieto

Cast

Ben AffleckBryan CranstonAlan ArkinJohn GoodmanVictor GarberTate DonovanClea DuVallScoot McNairy

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Tehran Los Angeles Virginia

Setting

Urban

When

1970s 1980s

Premise & themes

Premise

Espionage Con Artist

Themes

Survival

Tone

Tense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadEnsemble

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

True Story

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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