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The Real Argo
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From Banged Up Abroad
A 60-minute crime episode from Banged Up Abroad, Season 9, Episode 5.
Series Progress: Episode 11 of 1479% Completed
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This special episode of the hit series Banged Up Abroad will tell the story behind the Oscar-winning movie Argo. Retired CIA officer and master of disguise, Antonio Mendez portrayed in the movie by Ben Affleck will tell the story of how, at the height of the Iranian hostage crisis he came up with an audacious plan to rescue six diplomats who had escaped the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. Desperate for a cover story that would allow him to swoop into Iran and smuggle the diplomats out through the airport, Mendez hit upon a wild idea - pose as a Hollywood film crew. It sounded crazy, but as the only viable plan Mendez has little choice but to carry out one of the riskiest mission of his career.
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FAQ
How long is The Real Argo?
The Real Argo runs for 1h for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under Crime, social issues, civil rights, behind-the-scenes.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 14 episodes across 4 seasons, about 14h 2m total.
Episodes (14)
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- S06E04 Mexico Money Machine 46m
- S06E05 Heroin Sting 1h
- S06E06 Daredevil Drug Runner 1h
- S06E09 Teenage Drug Smuggler 1h
- S07E01 Cocaine Mule Mum 46m
- S08E08 Nightmare In Somalia 1h
- S09E02 Snakes On A Plane 1h
- S09E03 Raving Arizona 1h
- S09E04 Buried Alive 1h
- S09E05 The Real Argo 1h Viewing
- S09E06 Mexican Prison Escape 1h
- S09E07 Hippie Mafia 1h
- S09E09 Fast, Furious And Busted 1h
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