Tehran, Iran, August 19, 1953. A group of Iranian conspirators who, with the approval of the deposed tyrant Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, have conspired with agents of the British MI6 and the US CIA, manage to put an end to the democratic government led by Mohammad Mosaddegh, a dramatic event that will begin the tragic era of coups d'état that, orchestrated by the CIA, will take place, over the following decades, in dozens of countries around the world.

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Coup 53

September 1, 2019

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Cast (72)

Self - Actor / Norman Darbyshire

Self - Filmmaker

Self - Mossadegh's Nephew

Self - Researcher

Self - Writer

Self - Film Editor

Self - Writer

Self - End of Empire (1985) Researcher

Self - Politician

Self - End of Empire (1985) Producer (voice)

Self - End of Empire (1985) Cameraman

Self - Cameraman

Self - Former Ferry Boat Captain

Self - Former Gardener

Self - Former Oil Engineer

Self - Journalist (voice)

Self - Writer

Self - Researcher

Self - Mossadegh's Former Bodyguard

Self - Former Politician

Self - Writer

Self - Historian

Self - Photojournalist

Self - Butcher

Self - Mossadegh's Grandson

Self - Mossadegh's Doctor

Loyal Guard

Colonel Nassiri

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Self - CIA Officer (archive footage)

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Self - Anchorman (archive footage)

Self - British Official (archive footage)

Self - US Diplomat (archive footage)

Self - British Official (archive footage)

Self - CIA Agent (archive footage)

Self - Iranian Diplomat (archive footage)

Self - Teacher (archive footage)

Self - Refinery Manager (archive footage)

Self - Legal Advisor (archive footage)

Self - UK Attorney General (archive footage)

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Self - Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. VP (archive footage)

Self - Lawyer (archive footage)

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Self - Army General (archive footage)

Self - British Official (archive footage)

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Self - CIA Officer (archive footage)

Self - Tudeh Militant (archive footage)

Self - Shah's Sister (archive footage)

Self - Royal Guard / Tudeh Militant (archive footage)

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Self - Mossadegh's Aide (archive footage)

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Self - Queen Consort (archive footage)

Self - Medical Student (1953) (archive footage)

Self - Tudeh Militant (archive footage)

Self - Mossad Head (archive footage)

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Crew (57)

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Director

Writing

Writer

Production

Co-Producer

Producer

Associate Producer

Producer

Executive Producer

Production Manager

Executive Producer

Production Manager

Researcher

Co-Producer

Researcher

Executive Producer

Associate Producer

Researcher

Associate Producer

Researcher

Sound

Sound Effects Editor

Original Music Composer

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Sound Recordist

Foley Artist

Sound Recordist

Art

Art Direction

Camera

Director of Photography

Additional Photography

Grip

Additional Photography

Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Designer

Makeup Artist

Crew

Thanks

Post Production Supervisor

Stunt Coordinator

Editing

Editor

Archival Footage Coordinator

Associate Editor

Colorist

Lighting

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Visual Effects

Lead Animator

Animation

Animation Director