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Ben Affleck directs and stars in this extended cut of the Academy Award-winning political thriller based on real events that took place during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. In November 1979, the American embassy in Tehran is stormed by militants and 52 Americans are taken hostage. In the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to escape and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it is only a matter of time before they are found out and probably killed, CIA 'exfiltration' spet Tony Mendez (Affleck) implements a life-or-death undercover operation to smuggle them safely out of the country. The film won three Os including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay and also received the Golden Globe Awards and BAFTAs for Best Film and Best Director. Pack Includes: - Theatrical feature - Extended feature - Over 2 hours of Special Features - 64-page book - of movie locations - Argo Movie Special Features: • Argo Declassified--the story behind the CIA's decision to publicly honour Tony Mendez and his daring operation for its 50th anniversary celebration • Ben Affleck's Balancing Act--See how the filmmaking team managed to combine drama, comedy and suspense while driving the story between locales as diverse as Hollywood, Iran and Washington, D.C. • Argo "@$*%" Yourself--Enjoy an all-star mash-up of Argo's classic line • A Discussion with the Cast of Argo • Tony Mendez on Tony Mendez • The Istanbul Journey • Rescued From Tehran: We Were There--President Jimmy Carter, Tony Mendez and the actual houseguests recount the real-life harrowing experience they endured. • Argo: Absolute Authenticity--From characters to heart-stopping action, Ben Affleck's eye and ear for hard-hitting realism and attention to exacting detail has become his signature as an A-list filmmaker. • Argo: The CIA And Hollywood Connection--Director Ben Affleck and former CIA agent Tony Mendez give a firsthand view of the actual documents and cover story used to create the phony movie Argo that had all of Hollywood believing in. • Escape From Iran: The Hollywood Option--Escape from Iran commemorates the 25th anniversary of the "Canadian Caper", taking us back to this startling affair through the direct testimony of the Americans who found sanctuary at the Canadian embassy in Tehran, and the Canadians who risked their own safety to shelter their closest neighbours.