Who is Tony Mendez in Argo?

Ben Affleck plays Tony Mendez in the film.

On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) to rescue them. Mendez's plan is to pose as a Hollywood producer scouting locations in Iran and train the refugees to act as his "film" crew.

Argo

Name: Argo
Genre: Drama,Suspense/Thriller
Released: 2012-10-12
Duration: 120
Rating: 90

R 2 hr

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How long is Argo?: Argo is 2 hr long.

Who directed Argo?: Ben Affleck

Who is Tony Mendez in Argo?: Ben Affleck plays Tony Mendez in the film.

What is Argo about?: On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) to rescue them. Mendez's plan is to pose as a Hollywood producer scouting locations in Iran and train the refugees to act as his "film" crew.