What's the Difference between The Master of Disguise the Book and Argo the Movie?
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Tony Mendez
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Tony Mendez
Portrayed by: Ben Affleck
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In the Movie |
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The American hostages are staying with the Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor, and a Canadian embassy employee, John Sheardown. |
They all stay with the Ambassador. |
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Canada was heavily involved in most aspects of the escape planning and execution. |
This is all downplayed in favor of giving the actual credit to the CIA.
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The Canadian's purchased the plane tickets which were waiting at the airport for the escape. |
The US government removes approval for the plan at the last minute and the tickets for the escape are in jeopardy. |
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The trip through the airport goes off without a hitch. |
There are several roadblocks along the way. They are stopped by guards and someone has to speak Farsi to get them through.
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When Mendez tells Chambers the idea he decides on the script for "The Lord of Light" |
Mendez picks the script for "Argo" out of a pile. |
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Mendez thought "The Lord of Light" should have a new name and picked "Argo" It was part of a knock-knock joke. |
The script was called "Argo" from the beginning.
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Mendez is in a stable relationship with his wife when he goes to Tehran. |
He and his wife have separated for the time begin. |
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Mendez has two sons and a daughter. |
He has one young son.
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