Darren McGavin, James Earl Jones, Martin Landau

The crew of a nuclear bomber attack the Soviet Union while the President of the United States tries desperately to regain control of his military after his helicopter crashes during a limited nuclear ...( read more  read more... )exchange in this film with a scenario similar to _Fail Safe_ and _Dr. Strangelove_. Originally a made for cable movie, it concentrates on the relationship between a veteran pilot and his female co-pilot and the president's attempt to wrest control away from a war-mongering successor.

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PG-13, 100 min.

Directed by: Jack Sholder

Release Date: May 19, 1990

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DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004

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  • October 16, 2008
    Smart and edgy action drama...this movie starts fast and only accelerates...razor sharp performances by the entire cast...this is an edge of your seat thrill ride that captivates your attention...don't miss it!
  • September 6, 2009
    A taut thriller dealing with the initial stages of a nuclear war between the US and USSR which takes place in 1991. Rip Torn and James Earl Jones star in this film which features the Secretary of Interior assuming the duties of the president as the first strikes take out the majo...( read more)rity of the leaders in Washington. Keeps the watcher interested despite the limited budget and few sets. The love story was really unnecessary and seemed to be added for merely Hollywood convention.
  • August 23, 2009
    tension about the decisions on national security...
  • January 23, 2009
    good but seems familiar
  • November 18, 2008
    I'll go with the Grand Tour.
  • November 12, 2007
    I so want to see this film again. I remember seeing it a long time ago and loving it.

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