American Coup
Originally released in 2010. American Coup is a history/documentary film. directed by Joe Ayella.
Starring Ervand Abrahamian and Ehsan Yarshater
Synopsis
AMERICAN COUP tells the story of the first coup ever carried out by the CIA - Iran, 1953. Explores the blowback from this seminal event, as well as the coup's lingering effects on the present US-Iranian relationship. Includes a segment on the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis and its relation to the 1953 coup. Concludes with a section on the recent Iranian presidential election. Contains interviews with noted Middle East experts and historians and prominent public figures such as Stephen Kinzer (author, All The Shah's Men), Prof. Ervand Abrahamian, Trita Parsi, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Ted Koppel and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas. With Iranian cinematography by James Longley.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Iran
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Coup about?
AMERICAN COUP tells the story of the first coup ever carried out by the CIA - Iran, 1953. Explores the blowback from this seminal event, as well as the coup's lingering effects on the present US-Ir...
Who directed American Coup?
American Coup was directed by Joe Ayella.
How long is American Coup?
American Coup has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was American Coup released?
American Coup was released on November 9, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Coup?
The main cast of American Coup includes Ervand Abrahamian, Ehsan Yarshater.