The Queen and the Coup
Originally released in 2020. The Queen and the Coup is a documentary/history film. directed by Paul Elston. At just 47 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Caroline Catz, Rory Cormac, and Richard J. Aldrich
Synopsis
Planned by Britain’s MI6 and then executed by America’s C.I.A., the coup d’état which follows will destroy Iran’s last democracy, and relations between Iran and the West until the present day. Most shocking of all, the truth about Her Majesty’s role will be hidden from the Queen herself, and even the all-powerful Shah who will be used by Britain and American to replace Iran’s last democratic Prime Minister. The coup will lead to political upheaval all over the Middle East for decades to come, eventually resulting in the Islamic Revolution of 1979 which will end the reign of the Shah, and British and American influence in Iran, inspiring countless other Islamist revolutions around the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
0h 47m
47 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Caroline Catz
as Narrator
Rory Cormac
as Self
Richard J. Aldrich
as Self
King George VI of the United Kingdom
as Self (archive footage)
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran
as Self (archive footage)
Mohammed Mossadegh
as Self (archive footage)
Mehrdad Khonsari
as Self - Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1972-1970)
Farrokh Negahdar
as Self
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
as Self (archive footage)
Clement Attlee
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Brave New Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Queen and the Coup about?
Planned by Britain’s MI6 and then executed by America’s C.I.A., the coup d’état which follows will destroy Iran’s last democracy, and relations between Iran and the West until the present ...
Who directed The Queen and the Coup?
The Queen and the Coup was directed by Paul Elston.
How long is The Queen and the Coup?
The Queen and the Coup has a runtime of 0 hours and 47 minutes (47 minutes total).
When was The Queen and the Coup released?
The Queen and the Coup was released on June 14, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Queen and the Coup?
The main cast of The Queen and the Coup includes Caroline Catz, Rory Cormac, Richard J. Aldrich, King George VI of the United Kingdom, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran.