Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper
“Risk, resilience, and rescue amidst revolution.”
Synopsis
A dramatized account of how the staff of the Canadian Embassy helped a group of American diplomats escape from Iran during the Iranian Revolution.
Top Cast
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Gordon Pinsent
Ambassador Ken Taylor
Chris Wiggins
John Sheardon
Diana Barrington
Zena Sheardown
Robert Joy
Mark Lijek
James B. Douglas
Bob Anders
Tisa Chang
Pat Taylor
Larry Aubrey
Joe Stafford
Matsu Anderson
Cora Lijek
Julie Khaner
Kathy Stafford
Leslie Carlson
L. Bruce Laingen
Robert Lalonde
Jean Pelletier
R.H. Thomson
Lee Schatz
Carl Marotte
Marine Sgt. Lopez
Jason Dean
Sgt. Gauthier
Jonathan Welsh
Michael Howland
J.P. Linton
Victor Tomseth
Barbara Gordon
Kathryn 'Katie' Koob
Tom Berry
Kim King
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Chetwynd, Stanley Rubin
- Original Score
- Peter Jermyn
- Original Title
- Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Canamedia Productions, CTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
Lionel Chetwynd, Stanley Rubin
Peter Jermyn
Leslie Borden Brown, Jeff Warren
Les Harris, Rob Iveson, Stanley Rubin
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel Chetwynd
Writer
Lamont Johnson
Director
Les Harris
Producer
Rob Iveson
Producer
Leslie Borden Brown
Editor
Jeff Warren
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper
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What is Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper about?
A dramatized account of how the staff of the Canadian Embassy helped a group of American diplomats escape from Iran during the Iranian Revolution.
Who directed Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper?
Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper?
The principal cast of Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper includes Gordon Pinsent, Chris Wiggins, Diana Barrington, Robert Joy, James B. Douglas.
When was Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper released and how long is it?
Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper was composed by Peter Jermyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper?
Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).