American Coup

Documentary 2010 1 hr 37 min

The inside and untold story of the 1953 CIA-backed coup in Iran that toppled the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. Known as `Operation Ajax', this covert operation would be the first overthrow of a foreign government by the agency, and serve as a template for all future CIA coups.

Documentary 2010 1 hr 37 min

12

Starring Maz Jobrani, Stephen Kinzer, Ron Paul

Director Joe Ayella

American Coup

Maz Jobrani

Actor
Stephen Kinzer

Actor
Ron Paul

Actor
Ted Koppel

Actor
Trita Parsi

Actor

About

American Coup

DOCUMENTARY

The inside and untold story of the 1953 CIA-backed coup in Iran that toppled the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. Known as `Operation Ajax', this covert operation would be the first overthrow of a foreign government by the agency, and serve as a template for all future CIA coups.

Information

Studio: Journeyman Pictures
Released: 2010
Run Time: 1 hr 37 min
Rated: 12
Region of Origin: United States

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.