Factual error: In the scene where the Swissair 747 is taking off from Tehran the police cars keep up with the plane until it lifts off. Takeoff speed for a 747 is about 160 mph so the police cars would have been far behind by then. (01:41:40)
Argo (2012)
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Directed by: Ben Affleck
Starring: John Goodman, Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, Bryan Cranston
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Question: When trying to find a way to rescue the hostages, why pose as a film crew? Why not as a bunch of tourists?
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Answer: A film crew is more credible than a group of tourists being involved in this type of activity. Tourists' behavior would be more limited and subject to being noticed by authorities if they acted in a unusual manner. A film crew would have access to more out-of-the-way locations, and if they acted suspiciously, could pass it off as it being part of making a movie.
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