American Coup(2010)
American Coup Synopsis
AMERICAN COUP tells the story of the first coup ever carried out by the CIA - Iran, 1953. Explores the blowback from this seminal event, as well as the coup's lingering effects on the present US-Iranian relationship. Includes a segment on the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis and its relation to the 1953 coup. Concludes with a section on the recent Iranian presidential election. Contains interviews with noted Middle East experts and historians and prominent public figures such as Stephen Kinzer (author, All The Shah's Men), Prof. Ervand Abrahamian, Trita Parsi, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Ted Koppel and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas. With Iranian cinematography by James Longley.
American Coup (2010) is a history and documentary film directed by Joe Ayella, released on November 9, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Ervand Abrahamian and Ehsan Yarshater. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Ayella
- Writers:
- Joe Ayella
- Producers:
- Joe Ayella
- Composer:
- David Bergeaud
- Status:
- Released
American Coup Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Joe Ayella, written by Joe Ayella, produced by Joe Ayella.
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Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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American Coup – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Coup online?
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American Coup (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in American Coup?
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The main cast of American Coup (2010) includes Ervand Abrahamian and Ehsan Yarshater. The film was directed by Joe Ayella. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Coup released?
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American Coup was released on November 9, 2010 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is American Coup worth watching?
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American Coup (2010) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.