Coup 53
"Old secrets cast long shadows"
Originally released in 2019. Coup 53 is a documentary/history film. directed by Taghi Amirani. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ralph Fiennes, Taghi Amirani, and Farhad Diba
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Great (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Amirani Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coup 53 about?
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, mana...
Who directed Coup 53?
Coup 53 was directed by Taghi Amirani.
How long is Coup 53?
Coup 53 has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Coup 53 released?
Coup 53 was released on September 1, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Coup 53?
The main cast of Coup 53 includes Ralph Fiennes, Taghi Amirani, Farhad Diba, Malcolm Byrne, Stephen Kinzer.