Mossadegh (2012)

In 1959, under coercion of the CIA, an American physician questions his objectives of having to assassinate a deposed famed Iranian political figure living under house arrest.

Director:

Roozbeh Dadvand

Writers:

Roozbeh Dadvand, Nathaniel C. Leonard

Stars:

David Diaan, Sam R. Ross, Bobby Naderi

9 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
David Diaan	...	Mohammad Mossadegh
Sam R. Ross	...	Dr. Garrett
Bobby Naderi	...	Dr. Gholam Hossein Mossadegh
Dominic Rains	...	Colonel Shahidi
Naz Deravian	...	Zahra Zia al-Saltaneh
Gary P. Stein Jr.	...	Agent Bunkley
Nazanin Anosheh	...	Military Typist
Anthony Keyvan	...	Soccer Player 1
Gabriel Ibarra	...	Soccer Player 2
Bashar Daas	...	Peasant
Chase Stocking	...	Soccer Player 3
Robert Bursalyan	...	Soldier 1
Mir Waiss Najibi	...	Soldier 2
Jirair Makarade	...	Hospital Patron
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Morteza Yadollahi	...	Mossadegh

Storyline

Iran. 1959. It is six years after the CIA orchestrated coup that overthrew democratic Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh from power. Now living under house arrest and suffering from a life-threatening condition, Mossadegh must decide whether or not to trust a brilliant American physician that is sent to treat him.

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Genres:

Short | Drama | History

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Persian

Release Date:

24 June 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Palmdale, California, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

23 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.00 : 1