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Escape From Iran: The Canadian Caper: Full Cast & Crew 1981 Drama
After a group of six Americans finds a way to escape the overrun embassy in Tehran, Iran, in 1979, they still find themselves in hostile territory. They are aided by Canadian diplomat Ken Taylor (Gordon Pinsent), who manages to hide their whereabouts from the Iranians. As time slowly passes, Taylor and immigration officer John Sheardown (Chris Wiggins) hatch a plan to help the Americans escape, involving fake Canadian passports for the Americans and a cover story about shooting a movie. Released (TV): May 17, 1981 See Movie Details

Cast & Crew

All Cast Crew
Lamont Johnson Director Gordon Pinsent Ambassador Ken Taylor Actor Chris Wiggins John Sheardown Actor Diana Barrington Zena Sheardown Actor Robert Joy Mark Lijek Actor James B. Douglas Bob Anders Actor R.H. Thomson Lee Schatz Actor Leslie Carlson Laingen Actor