Argo [videorecording] / Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with GK Films a Smokehouse Pictures production ; produced by Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck, George Clooney ; screenplay by Chris Terrio ; directed by Ben Affleck.
On November 4, 1979, Iranian militants storm the American embassy in Tehran and capture dozens of American hostages, sparking a 444-day ordeal. There's a little-known footnote to the crisis: six Americans escape and a mid-level CIA agent named Antonio Mendez devises an ingenious yet incredibly risky plan to rescue them.
Record details
- ISBN: 0780694635
- ISBN: 9780780694637
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Letterbox widescreen.
- Publisher: Burbank, California : Warner Home Video, [2013]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on a selection from The master of disguise by Antonio J. Mendez, and the Wired magazine article "The great escape" by Joshuah Bearman.Originally released as a motion picture in 2012.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Rodrigo Prieto ; editor, William Goldenberg ; music composed and conducted by Alexandre Desplat.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- 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.
- Target Audience Note:
- Rated R: for language and some violent images.
- System Details Note:
- DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; Dolby Digital surround (English 5.1, French 5.1, Spanish 5.1) ; dual-layer format.
- Language Note:
- English, French (dubbed) and Spanish dialogue with optional French or Spanish subtitles and English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
- Awards Note:
- Academy Awards, 2013: Best achievement in editing, best motion picture, best writing, screenplay based on material previously produced or published.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Mendez, Antonio J. > Drama.
United States. Central Intelligence Agency > Drama.
Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981 > Drama.
Americans > Iran > Drama.
Terrorism > Iran > Drama.
Intelligence officers > United States > Drama.
Mendez, Antonio J. > Film adaptations.
Bearman, Joshuah > Film adaptations.
Rehenes de Teherán, Crisis de los, 1979-1981 > Teatro.
Americanos > Irán > Teatro.
Terrorismo > Irán > Teatro. - Genre:
- Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 56 of 58 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 58 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD ARG (Text) | 37810435444525 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD ARG (Text) | 37810435502009 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
