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Checkpoint

19871h 31mParviz Sayyad
IMDb 7.7

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A busload of College students, returning to Michigan from a Canadian field trip, is stopped at the US border at the time of the Iranian hostage crisis. The group includes a number of Iranian passengers, divided along ideological lines, whose debates about policy and politics soon lead to a full-scale confrontation.

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What is Checkpoint (1987) about?

A busload of College students, returning to Michigan from a Canadian field trip, is stopped at the US border at the time of the Iranian hostage crisis. The group includes a number of Iranian passengers, divided along ideological lines, whose debates about policy and politics soon lead to a full-scale confrontation.

Who stars in Checkpoint?

Checkpoint stars Mary Apick (Firouzeh), Houshang Touzie (Kazem), Marshall Manesh (Abe), Michael Zand (Farhad), Buck Kartalian (Bus driver). The film was directed by Parviz Sayyad.

How long is Checkpoint?

Checkpoint has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987.

Is Checkpoint worth watching?

Checkpoint holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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