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1983: The Brink of Apocalypse

20071h 14mHenry Chancellor

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This programme recalls the events that led up to one of the most dangerous moments in the entire history of the Cold War: a NATO command post exercise, code named Able Archer 83, which caused the USSR to believe that NATO was planning a genuine nuclear attack.

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What is 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse (2007) about?

This programme recalls the events that led up to one of the most dangerous moments in the entire history of the Cold War: a NATO command post exercise, code named Able Archer 83, which caused the USSR to believe that NATO was planning a genuine nuclear attack.

Who stars in 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse?

1983: The Brink of Apocalypse stars Robert Cambrinus (Colonel Stanislav Petrov), Olegar Fedoro (Russian General), Boris Isarov (V. Kruchkov), Gina McKee (Self - Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Henry Chancellor.

How long is 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse?

1983: The Brink of Apocalypse has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007.

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