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America’s Game & The Iran Hostage Crisis

America’s Game & The Iran Hostage Crisis

20151h 6m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2015

Runtime

1h 6m

Storyline

The NFL during the Iran hostage crisis. Includes the story of Alex Paen, a Los Angeles-based reporter stationed in Tehran, who made an audio recording of Super Bowl XIV for the hostages to listen to.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 6m
Dec 26, 2015
Languages
EnglishPersian
Director
Tate Donovan
Tate Donovan
Production
NFL Films
NFL Films
NFL Productions
NFL Productions

Top Cast

1 Cast Members

George Clooney

George Clooney

Narrator (voice)

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