Affleck's family hated his 'Argo' hair-do

Actor-director had to go full-on 70s for his new hostage drama

Ben Affleck has said that his family hated the 70s look he had to adopt for his new film 'Argo'.

The actor-director grew a sturdy beard for the role, as well as growing his hair out to play CIA man Tony Mendez.

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“My family unanimously hated the look,” he said. “My dad was like, 'What kind of work would want you to look like that?' That's a good question.”

He added that his wife, actress Jennifer Garner, was also 'appalled' by his hirsute transformation.

The film, which centres around a plot to free US hostages in Iran in 1979, boasts an impressive cast, including Affleck – who also directs – Alan Arkin, John Goodman and Bryan Cranston.

It's opens in the UK on November 7.