
Coup 53
Old secrets cast long shadows
Tehran, Iran, August 19, 1953. A group of Iranian conspirators who, with the approval of the deposed tyrant Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, have conspired with agents of the British MI6 and the US CIA, manage to put an end to the democratic government led by Mohammad Mosaddegh, a dramatic event that will begin the tragic era of coups d'état that, orchestrated by the CIA, will take place, over the following decades, in dozens of countries around the world.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Coup 53
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Release Date: 2019-09-01
- Runtime: 121 minutes
- Rating: 7.6/10 (11 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Amirani Media
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.2438
- Languages: English, French, Persian
Cast & Crew

Ralph Fiennes
as Self - Actor / Norman Darbyshire

Taghi Amirani
as Self - Filmmaker

Farhad Diba
as Self - Mossadegh's Nephew

Malcolm Byrne
as Self - Researcher

Stephen Kinzer
as Self - Writer

Walter Murch
as Self - Film Editor

Ervand Abrahamian
as Self - Writer

Alison Rooper
as Self - End of Empire (1985) Researcher

David Owen
as Self - Politician

Mark Anderson
as Self - End of Empire (1985) Producer (voice)
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Trailers & Clips
Anna Smith with Walter Murch & Taghi Amirani
Paul Hirsch with Walter Murch
Chris Terrio with Walter Murch & Taghi Amirani
Michael Moore with R. Fiennes, W. Murch & T. Amirani
Errol Morris with Walter Murch and Taghi Amirani
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What is Coup 53?▼
Coup 53 is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 2019-09-01.
Who are the main actors in Coup 53?▼
The main cast includes Ralph Fiennes, Taghi Amirani, Farhad Diba, Malcolm Byrne, Stephen Kinzer, .
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Is Coup 53 based on a true story?▼
Old secrets cast long shadows
What is the IMDb rating of Coup 53?▼
Coup 53 has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 based on 11 votes.
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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Coup 53?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Amirani Media. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Coup 53 filmed?▼
Coup 53 was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Coup 53?▼
The total runtime of Coup 53 is 121 minutes.
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