January 28, 1980

CIA officers exfiltrate six US diplomats from Iran. To help facilitate the rescue, the CIA team set up "Studio Six Productions" and titled its new production "Argo."

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“Studio Six Productions” Accoutrements

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Argo Ads and Articles in Variety

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“Studio Six Productions” Logo Items

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Artist’s Concepts for Argo

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“Studio Six Productions” Portfolio

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Argo Producer Notes

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