Desert One
“The most difficult and audacious rescue mission ever”
Synopsis
The true story behind one the of most daring rescues in modern US history: a secret mission to free hostages captured during the 1979 Iranian revolution.
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Desert One | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-17
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronoto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 21, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Kopple
- Screenplay & Story
- Francisco Bello
- Original Score
- Wendy Blackstone
- Original Title
- Desert One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Persian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Cabin Creek Films, History, Greenwich Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Kopple
Francisco Bello
Wendy Blackstone
Fabián Caballero, Francisco Bello
David Cassidy, Barbara Kopple, Eli Lehrer, Eric Forman
Department Leadership Roster
David Cassidy
Producer
Barbara Kopple
Producer
Wendy Blackstone
Original Music Composer
Fabián Caballero
Editor
Francisco Bello
Editor
Francisco Bello
Writer
Eric Forman
Producer
Barbara Kopple
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert One
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What is Desert One about?
The true story behind one the of most daring rescues in modern US history: a secret mission to free hostages captured during the 1979 Iranian revolution.
Who directed Desert One?
Desert One was directed by Barbara Kopple.
Who stars in Desert One?
The principal cast of Desert One includes Not specified.
When was Desert One released and how long is it?
Desert One was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Desert One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desert One was composed by Wendy Blackstone.