| Argo |
| Written by GR Staff | |||
| Friday, November 30 2012 13:13 | |||
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A Wall Street hedge-fund tycoon scrambles to maintain a picture-perfect façade as his empire slowly begins to topple. Robert Miller, one of the most successful businessmen in New York City, is about to turn 60. He lives a life of luxury, but there’s a storm coming, and nobody knows it better than him. If he can finalize the bank purchase of his trading empire before any evidence of his shady business dealings is unearthed, there’s a chance he could emerge relatively unscathed. At the crucial moment when his plan falls apart, however, a deadly complication leaves Robert with no choice but to seek the help of shady man. Meanwhile a NYPD detective realizes he may have uncovered a key piece of evidence that will ensure Robert pays for his sins. Director: Nicholas Jarecki. Cast: Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth, Brit Marling, Laetitia Casta. Rated: R. Time: 1:40.
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When militants seize control of the U.S. embassy in Tehran during the height of the Iranian Revolution, CIA agent Tony Mendez creates a fake Hollywood film production in order to rescue a group of American diplomats who have sought refuge at the home of the Canadian ambassador. Armed militants conduct thorough searches of local homes, and kill anyone suspected of harboring the Americans. Mendez offers a unique solution: posing as a Canadian film producer he enters Tehran to scout locations for an upcoming science fiction flick and attempts to pass the refugees off as his crew and fly out of Iran. However, Mendez contends with a few unexpected developments that threaten to expose his deception and government bureaucracy threatens to leave them hopelessly stranded in their most desperate hour. Inspired by actual events. Director: Ben Affleck. Cast: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber. Rated: R. Time: 2:00.
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