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American Coup

American Coup

AMERICAN COUP tells the story of the first coup ever carried out by the CIA - Iran, 1953. Explores the blowback from this seminal event, as well as the coup's lingering effects on the present US-Iranian relationship. Includes a segment on the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis and its relation to the 1953 coup. Concludes with a section on the recent Iranian presidential election. Contains interviews with noted Middle East experts and historians and prominent public figures such as Stephen Kinzer (author, All The Shah's Men), Prof. Ervand Abrahamian, Trita Parsi, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Ted Koppel and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas. With Iranian cinematography by James Longley.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: American Coup
  • Genres: History, Documentary
  • Release Date: 2010-11-09
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Rating: 8/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1338
  • Languages:

Cast & Crew

Ervand Abrahamian

Ervand Abrahamian

as Himself

Ehsan Yarshater

Ehsan Yarshater

as Himself

External Links

Keywords

central intelligence agency (cia)coup d'etatiranmohammad mossadeghiranian hostage crisis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Coup?

American Coup is a History, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2010-11-09.

Who are the main actors in American Coup?

The main cast includes Ervand Abrahamian, Ehsan Yarshater, .

Where can I watch American Coup online?

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Is American Coup based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of American Coup?

American Coup has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of American Coup?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for American Coup?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was American Coup filmed?

American Coup was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is American Coup?

The total runtime of American Coup is 98 minutes.

Is American Coup suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to American Coup?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to American Coup.

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