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Coup 53

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

Ralph Fiennes

as Self - Actor / Norman Darbyshire

Taghi Amirani

Taghi Amirani

as Self - Filmmaker

Farhad Diba

Farhad Diba

as Self - Mossadegh's Nephew

Malcolm Byrne

Malcolm Byrne

as Self - Researcher

Stephen Kinzer

Stephen Kinzer

as Self - Writer

Walter Murch

Walter Murch

as Self - Film Editor

Ervand Abrahamian

Ervand Abrahamian

as Self - Writer

Alison Rooper

Alison Rooper

as Self - End of Empire (1985) Researcher

David Owen

David Owen

as Self - Politician

Mark Anderson

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

Keywords

espionagecinema on cinemanationalismcoup d'etatteheran (tehran), iranhistorical figureanimated scenepolitical assassinationdocudramaarchive footageoil refinerygovernment conspiracybritish colonialismnational identity1950spolitical repressiongeopoliticsstate crimesiranian expatsmohammad mosaddegh

Frequently Asked Questions

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, .

Where can I watch Coup 53 online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Coup 53 is available.

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.

What is the budget and revenue of Coup 53?

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.

Is Coup 53 suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to Coup 53?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Coup 53.

Does Coup 53 have a post-credit scene?

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