CIA Exfil Agent Who Did Unthinkable, But No One Knows It

Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979.

[@EthalaRide]

The ending of this movie is masterfully done. I watched it with my parents, who were in their 20s during the Iranian hostage crisis, and knew the outcome, but you felt every moment of tension, pounding heartbeat of those diplomats on that plane. and only when they left the airspace did the whole audience finally get to take a sigh of relief. It could have just been a story about the extraction or Tony's friction with his superiors as he acts like a superspy to bust them out of Iran, but it's a lot of moving peices, and the best of bad ideas, and human people just trying to do their best and how it was a LOT of people stepping up and reaching their necks out that this thing worked AT ALL. The house keeper not rating them out was awesome, and my favorite scene was how the interpretor, who has been pesimistic about this movie plan the WHOLE time, was the one who stepped up to genuinely convince the officials about their movie pitch. A _brilliant_ moment of character development. This movie allows it self to be fun wit hthe hollywood stuff, almost uplifting watching all these people cooperating to try and pull off this huge play, like a heist movie, while still being grounded, serious, and respectful to just how tense and scary everything was.

[@nakachinjah7240]

what happen to the others at the embassy?

[@Grastiars1]

@@nakachinjah7240 they were held hostage for over 400 days but were released hours after Ronald Reagan was sworn into office.

[@robertemumford]

Except much of the film is fiction; There was no incident of them going to a market or being chased by the Iranian at the end, nor was the American agent present for more than 24 hours. Even getting to the airport was done via staff from the New Zealand embassy - the director downplays or complete makes up stuff through out the movie.

[@jessestrickland6893]

@@robertemumford yah so much of that is hollywood directors tossing their 2 cents in. To call it "based on a true story" is a stretch, however, it is a good movie, at least id have to say so.

[@dontcare7086]

You realize like 72 other hostages were held for like a year right? Well these 6 people get rescued and get a movie made about them complaining in a mansion for a week is a joke. A couple weeks in a mansion compared to 72 or w.e hostages being tortured for a year. I hate everything this movie stands for, I hate its stupidity, its vanity, it's a slap in the face to the real hostages.

[@tauqeerhussain3586]

"The security chief thinks he's a Superman" 🤣🤣🤣

[@jordoncharlery3343]

“The windows are not bullet proof” 😂

[@estebanherrera5071]

Bruh I heard this and came straight to the comments 😂

[@abebuckingham8198]

Bulletproof glass wouldn't be invented until 1982 so it didn't even exist at the time.

[@QTrades886]

“She did not rat them out” lol

[@ulricleacock6893]

Le

[@barfymann362]

This channel's subtle dry comedy has made me fall in love with the recaps.

[@zapvibhu]

Donut loving film producer 😂

[@thegrayyernaut]

Istanbul hasn't been the capital of Turkey for a hundred years. One would have thought people have caught on by now.

[@aniketprasad3128]

And i heard they changed spelling of turkey as well ..

[@daddyrecap]

This is Ben Affleck's film all the way and I have to say I am more than impressed. I'm glad that he seems to have discovered what he is really good at.

[@jonsnipe5484]

He doesn't get enough credit for how good he is with his movie scripts.. the town was great also

[@SurajGupta_3D]

@@jonsnipe5484 what do you mean? he literally got Oscar

[@jonsnipe5484]

@@SurajGupta_3D yea I know.. but he don't get enough credit as a top movie writer

[@nursultannazarov8379]

@@jonsnipe5484 nonsense

[@PersianGhost]

As an Iranian I really don't see any Americanizing that people talk about. It was well done. Thank you for your movie recap.

[@StockyDude]

The actual CIA officer who did the exfil admitted that it was actually not as exciting or as eventful as the movie made it seem. 😂

[@JeffreyBarkdull]

I bet he wished that in the back of his mind that it was

[@rc59191]

​@@JeffreyBarkdull lol no he don't dude. Had they got caught he'd of been executed on live TV as a spy.

[@tenton2000k]

Everyone had their doubts about Ben Affleck being batman when it was first announced (ironically he became the saving grace of the franchise). But it was Argo that made me had hopes that he could pull it off.

[@Coarvus]

Ironically I don't know anyone who thinks Ben did a good job, I'm not saying he did bad, but it seemed like just another movie, unlike the new batman.

[@jonsnipe5484]

What about gigli😜😂😂

[@cogline9]

Affleck was a decent Batman but the script he had to work with just sucked. Far too many things that were totally against how Batman would usually behave. But again, I'd say that's more about the bad writing.

[@jonsnipe5484]

@@cogline9 he was better than Clooney and kilmar.. and that's facts

[@Ali-ww5ph]

Misinformation: Istanbul is not capital of Turkey. Ankara is capital of Turkey.

[@abebuckingham8198]

Americans can barely remember that Toronto isn't the capital of Canada. Expecting them to know anything about Turkey is unrealistic. I'm a little surprised that they didn't call it Cairo.

[@Fadedfrost1]

@@abebuckingham8198 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hunterellis6614]

@@abebuckingham8198at least we don’t worry about our country being bombed or invaded,go help your comrades in the earthquake

[@abebuckingham8198]

@@hunterellis6614 No, instead you live in a warzone where gunplay is routine in schools. What a paradise you've made... 😆

[@slshusker]

Istanbulbul used to be Constantinople! Blame on the Turks.

[@brajeshchandra6133]

Tony Mendez a real hero 👏👏

[@johnl.7754]

Surprised that they didn’t just send in Walter White (known by his alias Heisenberg) to save everyone.

[@aniketprasad3128]

Aah breaking it badly.

[@alichehab5804]

This movie is based on a true story. Tony Mendez was a real CIA agent. The exfiltration was known as The Canadian Caper.

[@blakegodbey1622]

Great movie I love your channel! Get this guy to 1 mil!

[@anandnairkollam]

I had to keep thinking who that guy was. He's Heisenberg without a moustache.

[@brendanjames8238]

He’s Hal

[@jonsnipe5484]

Ben Affleck doesn't get enough credit for his movie scripts

[@Hendog410]

This dude has played some sinister roles.. he’s a bad boy low key.

[@juliussins8736]

You forgot to mention that the Iranian housemaid of the Canadian Ambasaddor has also manage to escaped to Iraq.

[@JoshuaC923]

One of the mvp!

[@Mwahaha105]

Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey. Ankara is.

[@NZCONES]

Ok and?

[@jonny-b4954]

Yeah, that annoyed me too.

[@slin2903]

@@NZCONES New York, the capital of America

[@fredbloggs5902]

The film is ok... ...but 3 Oscars including Best Film was ridiculous.

[@astrologystar6060]

True

[@aniketprasad3128]

Film is marvelous. Film making wise.

[@briwood6328]

Yeah but there might not have been anything else worthy of an Oscar that year that's why some poor films win awards

[@abebuckingham8198]

Some films win best picture because there were no good movies that year. Gladiator is another example of a best picture winner that's mediocre but it was a terrible year for movies in general.

[@PersianGhost]

I am an Iranian and I really enjoyed it myself

[@BearRecaps]

though they americanized it too much, it's still a intense fun movie

[@jul3249]

why so? explain?

[@hersh511]

You mean dramatized?

[@sergiod6781]

@@jul3249 Canada has a bigger role in real life. The government of Canada issued real passports for the stranded people, teach them their accent and set things ready for the flight.

[@Quotablenotables]

@@hersh511 no, Americanized, the film severely downplayed the involvement and contributions of the Canadian, British and Swedish diplomats and government compared to the real life events and made the CIA operatives the primary focus and heroes. In reality Ken Taylor was never asked to close the embassy and abandon the Americans, there was a massive American sentiment thanking the Canadians for saving their people.

[@jul3249]

@@sergiod6781 Ohhhh I see... well, as a Canadian, (and french at that) I am absolutely not surprised. The americano-centrism is just so expected that when I actually see a hollywood movie acknowledging an other country's importance it actually takes me aback, almost breaking immersion lol

[@sethadling3043]

The doctor who dissected my brain did the unthinkable

[@onlyme219]

Great intense and sort of factually based movie

[@lardog118]

I really enjoyed this movie. And really like a lot of what Ben Affleck does. But this movie has one of the greatest lines ever, "Argo fuck yourself".

[@heroziolkowskimendoza9800]

Batman's boss is Heisenberg. 😁

[@godzillaraiden4203]

Gee calm down people it's not like everyone didn't learn more about Turkey,Mistakes are Mistakes and they can be improved in the future

[@olliekim1730]

omg, i studied. the screenplay of this in one of my classes. its pretty good

[@9267reps]

Though seen the movie about 3 times. ... Ok maybe 5. I love it! So intense and you're almost feeling the despair at every scene! - well produced and I'm looking forward to watch it again 👏

[@HitPeace]

Even in a racap my heart was pounding!

[@atlboo98]

wow. this looks so good. cant believe ive never heard of this film or the true story its based on

[@arianabedi7201]

I remember the day this event took place. I was 14 back then. People were rushing into the building with AKs and other ARs. It was more like a raid than protest.

[@redox4088]

Yeah lol that assault saved Iran from invasion. If they didn't Iran would be Iraq 2.0 with Isis roaming the streets.

[@sld1776]

It was all planned. The students first decision was whether to raid the American or the Soviet embassy.

[@kriskumar5797]

“ a donut loving movie producer” 😂

[@sharpiefatah3657]

The Movie has Completely Falsified How Iran is and what happened there,

[@eleddinrustemov3079]

6:39 Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey

[@Realatmx]

I love this actor..🥰😍

[@mirandachristina3412]

This is amazing, thanks for sharing

[@DanDCool]

Me when chances of me being this unlucky is 0.000000000000001" 0:09 seriously? This is the reason my life sucks and it just happens to be the movie's plot-

[@gokeane6963]

Best movie recap channel

[@TheRedShadow74]

"the windows are not bullet proof" lmao

[@ankit4323]

Iran is definitely not like the one they showed in the movie 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@valtersaleksandrovs8538]

Damm what a great script absolutely amazing

[@abebuckingham8198]

It was a really good dramatization because the real story was rather mundane. No last minute planning or conflicts, just everyone working together to get the job done. They managed to get the main thrust of the story while adding enough fictional elements to turn it into a great yarn. I loved it.

[@fame130]

One of my favorite movies

[@bradenr867]

There’s a KZbin video about CIA gadgets and the women doing the presentation is actually married to the main guy from this movie

[@nade2755]

this guy really said istanbul is the capital of turkey

[@oliver008]

calling the US and CIA terrorists is actually true

[@TuluTulu-h3e]

Lol aren't iranian people are callled suicide bomber

[@evantoni1]

Very good video but Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey, it's Ankara. Istanbul is like the New York of Turkey

[@rc59191]

That security chief of the embassy should of been sacrificed for immense stupidity.

[@robertlyons7004]

3 Oscar’s for this?! Haha good movie but the recap in my opinion was better

[@omerkeskin8559]

Istanbul, capitol of Turkey, ah yes 6:39

[@artourbabaev7397]

Capital of Turkey is Ancara, Istanbul is just big city

[@123lard123]

A sad day that American criminals escaped justice.

[@Fudman101]

Lednsales - EBAY - Great selection of cool collectibles and electronics !! Rare stuff!!

[@samanthab1923]

How bad was the intell that the US had no idea this would happen?

[@Grastiars1]

Typically the intel is always there it’s just not acted upon fast enough or with any sincerity to the threat

[@mitchiarikov2614]

Great recap

[@MACHIDA618]

Watch out and take care.

[@dustincaso6781]

Ahh yes, the movie about trying to make the Carter administration not look as bad as it was lol.

[@sonsetisaac6309]

I believe I can't watch this movie in full, too much tension..... wow

[@devinmccampbell8110]

That was intense lol 😂😂😂

[@nancy9324]

I really love this movie

[@thesegacampgamerandwerecam7504]

4:18 - 4:23 🤣🤣🤣 Nice Job with that Little Nod from the Trailer!

[@MrDaturk]

Istanbul, the capital of Turkey? Not sure if that was intentional or not, hope you know the actual capital of Turkey.

[@DavidZwarych]

Picture a Heavy Anchor hanging from a Turkeys curved neck. You will never forget the capital of Turkey.

[@WealthNMe]

Great job!!

[@mirrorreflection3479]

This wouldn't be possible if Iran was as strict as America itself.

[@abebuckingham8198]

Things are different now but airport security at the time wasn't very strong at the time. Like during the 70s people were constantly hijacking planes to go to Cuba after the embargo. Even then, it wasn't till 9/11 that they really stepped up security. I remember that if I wanted to see the cockpit as a kid all I had to do was ask and they'd take me up to the flight deck. That's a criminal act now.

[@nkosinathimanganyi8911]

Lol the security guard thinks his super man lol

[@franknunoo4075]

There's no language called Iranian, that's a nationality. The language is Farsi

[@Kill-wekno]

Same shit

[@johnl.7754]

They should have really made Argo the movie after this is done with the free publicity.

[@turgayaslanov4762]

Dear Moviecaps, Istanbul is not offical capital of Turkiye (back then Turkey when you prepared the moviecap).

[@AhmetVefaKoc]

Just a small correction, Istanbul is NOT the capital of Turkey.

[@user-sh7lw6nl2g]

00:20 wrong, Shah was not guaranteed asylum in US. Actually he was forced to leave it and he moved to Egypt.

[@willieboy8798]

some people just plain azz have ice water in their veins!

[@WHTMAN-ei7ik]

Lol I bet the Iranians wish they didn’t overthrow the Shah now😂😂😂

[@WildT11]

I first heard that America was willing to give up the name and give it to Canada.

[@nanuma7749]

Interesting movie 👏 clear explanation

[@pranav9465]

Awesomeee... What background music do you use??

[@negrito7907]

Been asking this for awhile

[@itsyaboiiizxc]

Patrick Patrikios - Away

[@pranav9465]

@@itsyaboiiizxc OMG Dude... Thanks a lottt Was obsessing over this one 🍀

[@itsyaboiiizxc]

@@pranav9465 for sure :)

[@thereareonly2genders605]

Just a minor point but the capital of Turkey is Ankara @6:44

[@DonLee1980]

you would imagine if you are wanted as a fugitive, at least you could try to make yourself look different before going out on the streets

[@redrecapped5696]

Careful .. you might get a lot of people riled up, getting the capital of Turkey wrong

[@Magictina-po3ur]

Istanbul is NOT the capital of Turkey, Ankara is the capital of Turkey

[@yurireyes176]

"You have sown much, but you bring in little; you eat, but there is no satisfaction; you drink, but there is no being filled with drink; you dress yourselves, but there is no warmth in doing so; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put them into a bag with holes." (Haggai 1:6) Recovery Version

[@brendanzhang7488]

wait so is the film implying the Iranian government was behind the whole storming of the embassy?

[@hepotiricly]

yooo was that walter white

[@gravity7208]

well good to know they were not tortured.

[@LocalDeepstateAgent]

Just to elaborate, if this happened IRL, the embassies security personal would be authorised to use tear gas, rubber rounds and if assaulted even lethal methodes to defend themselve and the embassy. A embassy is essentially leased land to the country that runs it which is considered their territory, so whilst the soil it stands on still belongs to the country its in, the embassy itself belongs to the operating country and if the "host" country failed to protect the outter area all bets are basically off.

[@peakthruster6348]

wdym this has happend irl google the canadian caper

[@alpacino6859]

6:40 Istanbul is not the capital of turkey

[@agalgonzalez]

This whole operation was done by the Canadians.

[@vortexfury7197]

Yo Mr White we got 6 diplomats hiding we gotta make a fake movie set and get the out

[@kaybirt6429]

my guy just said istanbul is the capital of turkey

[@AliOnurGeven]

At 06:38 it's said that Istanbul is the capital of Turkey, whereas the real capitol is Ankara. Please do not distribute false information.

[@thefriend8119]

Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey, many believe that it is but its Ankara

[@freya002YT]

Yes

[@GabrielaLtc]

The Iranians wanted to free the Americans immediately but Reagan said no and waited until he was elected...

[@jonsnipe5484]

This would never happen in America

[@DuhNoU]

6:37* turkeys capital is not istanbul Great video anyway

[@Moviecaps]

oh wow, how did i not know that :o

[@S4laatti]

@@Moviecaps It's the most well known and the largest city but not the capital.

[@condor7964]

@@Moviecaps Yeah, no worries, it'd basically be the equivalent to thinking that Canada's capital is Toronto, or that Australia's capital is Sydney or Melbourne. Easy mistakes to make.

[@joebruin6201]

@@Moviecaps Just keep making these great recaps, we will forgive you those little slips.

[@harunkaratas7072]

Well Istanbul is not Capital of Turkey btw,

[@icecream6949]

did anyone notice walter white

[@compphysgeek]

capitol of Turkey is not Istanbul but Ankara

[@lac3930]

So do the Canadians still take credit for this now??

[@John.McMillan]

Why Do The Creators Of Titles Of These Videos Feel The Need To Type Like This?

[@TheUndisputedQueso]

Spoilers ahead watch out and take care 🙂❤

[@TheUndisputedQueso]

@@relaxedrecaps indeed indeed 🤣

[@Timan19]

Love the irony