Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper

Movie 1981 · 1h 37m

Risk, resilience, and rescue amidst revolution.

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A dramatized account of how the staff of the Canadian Embassy helped a group of American diplomats escape from Iran during the Iranian Revolution.

Cast

20 people

Gordon Pinsent Ambassador Ken Taylor

Chris Wiggins John Sheardon

Diana Barrington Zena Sheardown

Robert Joy Mark Lijek

James B. Douglas Bob Anders

Tisa Chang Pat Taylor

L Larry Aubrey Joe Stafford

M Matsu Anderson Cora Lijek

Julie Khaner Kathy Stafford

Leslie Carlson L. Bruce Laingen

Robert Lalonde Jean Pelletier

R.H. Thomson Lee Schatz

Carl Marotte Marine Sgt. Lopez

J Jason Dean Sgt. Gauthier

Jonathan Welsh Michael Howland

J J.P. Linton Victor Tomseth

Barbara Gordon Kathryn 'Katie' Koob

Tom Berry Kim King