Movie

Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper

“Risk, resilience, and rescue amidst revolution.”

★ 8.0(1)19811h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Lamont Johnson
Release date: 1981-05-17
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Canamedia Productions

About Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper

Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper is a 1981 movie in the History, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Lamont Johnson, starring Gordon Pinsent, Chris Wiggins and Diana Barrington. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A dramatized account of how the staff of the Canadian Embassy helped a group of American diplomats escape from Iran during the Iranian Revolution.

Cast

Gordon Pinsent

Ambassador Ken Taylor

Chris Wiggins

John Sheardon

Diana Barrington

Zena Sheardown

Robert Joy

Mark Lijek

James B. Douglas

Bob Anders

Tisa Chang

Pat Taylor

Larry Aubrey

Joe Stafford

Matsu Anderson

Cora Lijek

Julie Khaner

Kathy Stafford

Leslie Carlson

L. Bruce Laingen

Robert Lalonde

Jean Pelletier

R.H. Thomson

Lee Schatz

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper in Sweden?+

Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Sweden. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper on Netflix?+

Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper?+

Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper?+

Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper stars Gordon Pinsent, Chris Wiggins, Diana Barrington, Robert Joy and James B. Douglas.

When did Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper come out?+

Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper is a 1981 movie directed by Lamont Johnson.

What genre is Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper?+

Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper is History, Drama, Thriller and TV Movie film.

Who directed Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper?+

Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper was directed by Lamont Johnson.