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      Coup 53

      Released Aug 21, 2020 1h 58m Documentary TRAILER for Coup 53: Trailer 1 List
      100% 45 Reviews Tomatometer 86% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score The story of Operation Ajax, the CIA/MI6 staged coup in 1953 in Iran that overthrew Prime Minister Mossadegh. Read More Read Less
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      Rife with the political intrigue promised by its title, Coup 53 is a spellbinding documentary with the heart of a thriller.

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      Steve W A brilliant documentary, best of the last couple years. Crafted by Taghi Amirani and Walter Murch - Three time Academy Award winner. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/28/23 Full Review Banafshe E the best documentary i have seen. a must watch for anybody who needs a better understanding of the historical / political facts and why the middle east is the fireplace it is today. Thank you Taghi Amirani. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/22 Full Review Audience Member Dull. The movie tries desperately to be sensational, but contains very little new or original Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Very comprehensive coverage of the 1953 coupe in Iran. It could answer my question and curiosity about what exactly happened back then. Nice work! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member A brilliant movie about a very sensitive subject. As a long time researcher about the 1953 coup, I didn't expect to be surprised at all, but this movie brought up so much testimony and archival evidence that it belongs in a whole different category of documentary. I was reminded of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003). The depth of description of the crucial months and years leading up, during and after the coup is really remarkable. I learned tons. I really can't say enough about this movie. If you have the chance, watch it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member What a timely reminder of the perils of meddling, especially with a cynical, mercenary and racist intent. The pace and tension of this film build beautifully, no small feat when you consider the reams and reams of paper-based detective work that lie at its heart. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      John Powers NPR An exhilarating... historical documentary that unfolds with the pace and complexity of a thriller. Sep 10, 2020 Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Coup 53 is stranger than fiction and a terrifying reminder that the past never goes away. Rated: 4/5 Sep 3, 2020 Full Review Larushka Ivan-Zadeh Times (UK) [Amirani] transforms sifting through dusty plastic bags and filing cabinets into a thrilling detective case... Rated: 5/5 Sep 3, 2020 Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture There’s an incredibly fascinating story at the heart of Coup 53 that anybody who has an interest in world history and the effects of dirty politics will take an instant liking toward. Rated: 7/10 Jun 5, 2022 Full Review Guillem Martinez Oya Cinematismo A necessary film research about the nowadays status of iran. [full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 Aug 8, 2021 Full Review Roger Moore Movie Nation After a brisk opening act, the film tends to bog down until we get to the third act's bloody nitty gritty of the coup. "Coup 53" could stand to shed some minutes. Rated: 2.5/4 May 13, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis The story of Operation Ajax, the CIA/MI6 staged coup in 1953 in Iran that overthrew Prime Minister Mossadegh.
      Director
      Taghi Amirani
      Screenwriter
      Taghi Amirani
      Distributor
      Amirani Media
      Production Co
      Amirani Media
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 21, 2020, Limited
      Runtime
      1h 58m