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By Dawn's Early Light (1990)
A nuclear warhead launched by Soviet insurgents protesting the waning Cold War destroys the Ukrainian city of Donetsk. The destruction sets off a race between American and Soviet politicians to prevent a nuclear holocaust. While the U.S. president feverishly works to keep the military and political machine from going into overdrive, various subordinates panic. When the president is believed to be killed in a helicopter crash, zealous advisers take over.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Jack Sholder
Writing:
- William Prochnau
- Bruce Gilbert
Stars:
Release Date: 1990-05-19
6.5/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 101
Harpoon
President
F-18 Pilot
Sedgwick
Alice
Secret Service Agent
Bascombe
Smitty
Moreau
Condor
Icarus
Cassidy
Colonel Fargo
Tyler
Hooker
Radnor
Sam
FEMA Radioman
FEMA Bunker Nurse
Tyler's Wife
Radnor's Wife
SAC Guard
E-4 Pilot
E-4 Co-Pilot
Mother in Woods
Turkish Controller
Timmy Tyler
SAC Colonel
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