Intelligence Events Timeline

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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Poster for 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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A hand-drawn, black and white map of an airport.