The crazy real-life story behind Argo

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Currently being shopped around various film festivals, terrorism drama 'Argo' has been getting rave reviews even though the plot is, quite frankly, ridiculous.

It follows a CIA attempt to rescue American diplomats from Iran using a unique disguise - they dress them up as Canadian movie makers and pretend they're on a location rekkie.

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Sounds implausible, but it's actually based on a true story nicknamed the 'Canadian Caper'. Back in 1979, during the Iranian Revolution, Islamic militants took over the U.S. embassy in Tehran and held 52 Americans hostage. Six other Americans managed to escape the raid and hide in the Canadian ambassador's home.

The CIA helped the Canadian Embassy rescue the diplomats using the fake Hollywood studio idea. The elaborate plan had an impressive back-story that included a bogus movie company Studio Six (complete with working office) and placing fake ads for a phony film called 'Argo' in Hollywood papers.

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