Sunday, April 10, 2022

"Argo: True story? The facts and fiction behind the Ben Affleck movie."


" In the movie, the U.S. government reverses its approval of the plan at the last minute, meaning there may be no tickets waiting for the Americans when they arrive at the airport. In fact, the plane tickets were purchased ahead of time by the Canadians. Airport security guards stop the Americans in the film, leading to a tense and terrific scene in which one of the Americans makes the risky decision to speak Farsi with the guards, a daring move that pays off hugely. Actually, though, the trip through the airport was "smooth as silk," as Mendez himself has written. .."

https://slate.com/culture/2012/10/argo-true-story-the-facts-and-fiction-behind-the-ben-affleck-movie.html