Tony Mendez
How did a Hollywood illusion outsmart a revolution?
4.4 (32)
35 mins
Learn about the incredible true story of CIA officer Tony Mendez, the disguise expert who turned a fake Hollywood film into a daring rescue mission. Explore how Operation Argo remains one of intelligence history’s most audacious operations.
Ep 1:
The Master of Disguise Rises
Tony Mendez rises as the CIA's disguise mastermind, proving his skills in a daring Tehran exfiltration before revolution engulfs Iran and six Americans vanish into hiding.
Ep 2:
Hollywood's Boldest Cover Story
With six diplomats trapped in Tehran, Mendez concocts an audacious fake Hollywood film to transform terrified Americans into convincing movie producers ready to fool their captors.
Discussions (12)
Darren
Level 2 · 8 mo agoWhite House was clueless
Rodney
Level 3 · 8 mo agoNot letting his wife see the award is messed up.
John
Level 3 · 8 mo agoMendez had balls of steel.
