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Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper

In the midst of the Iranian Revolution, a group of Canadian Embassy staff risk everything to mount a daring rescue operation to save a group of American diplomats, testing their courage and resolve.

The film recounts the harrowing tale of Ken Taylor and his Canadian Embassy staff in Teheran, who bravely hid six American embassy staffers at great personal risk during the Iranian hostage crisis.

Info about Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper

Studio(s): Canamedia Productions, CTV

Originally Released: United States, May 17, 1981

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Drama, History, Thriller