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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.
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By Dawn's Early Light
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Quick facts
Year
1990
Runtime
1h 41m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
66
Genre
TV Movie, Action, Drama, Thriller
Director
Language
EN
Cast
🎭 TV Movie
🎭 Action
🎭 Drama
🎭 Thriller
🎬 Jack Sholder
👤 Powers Boothe
👤 Rebecca De Mornay
👤 James Earl Jones
soviet union
bomber
nuclear missile
north atlantic treaty organization (nato)
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Questions about By Dawn's Early Light
How long is By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light has a runtime of 1h 41m (1 hour and 41 minutes).
Who directed By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light was directed by Jack Sholder and released in 1990.
What genre is By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light is a TV Movie, Action, Drama, Thriller film (1990).
Who stars in By Dawn's Early Light?
The cast of By Dawn's Early Light includes Powers Boothe, Rebecca De Mornay, James Earl Jones, Martin Landau, Darren McGavin.
What is the TMDB rating for By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 66 votes.
