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Countdown to Looking Glass

19841h 30mFred Barzyk
IMDb 6.9

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A fictional confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway to the Persian Gulf. The narrative of the film details the events that lead up to the initial exchange of nuclear weapons from the perspective of an on-going news broadcast.

DramaTV Movie
Nuclear WarMockumentaryNuclear Holocaust

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What is Countdown to Looking Glass (1984) about?

A fictional confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway to the Persian Gulf. The narrative of the film details the events that lead up to the initial exchange of nuclear weapons from the perspective of an on-going news broadcast.

Who stars in Countdown to Looking Glass?

Countdown to Looking Glass stars Scott Glenn (Michael Boyle), Michael Murphy (Bob Calhoun), Helen Shaver (Dorian Waldorf), Patrick Watson (Don Tobin), Nancy Dickerson (Self). The film was directed by Fred Barzyk.

How long is Countdown to Looking Glass?

Countdown to Looking Glass has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984.

Is Countdown to Looking Glass worth watching?

Countdown to Looking Glass holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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