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Special Bulletin

19831h 43mEdward Zwick
IMDb 7.6

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An evening of TV programming is interrupted by breaking news: in Charleston, South Carolina, two Coast Guard personnel and two members of a local news team have been taken hostage by a group of terrorists who are seeking to destroy the triggers of all local nuclear devices. Moreover, the terrorists threaten to detonate their own device if their demands are not met.

TV MovieDramaThrillerHorror
TerrorismNuclearNews ReportFound FootageNews BroadcasterPseudo-documentary

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What is Special Bulletin (1983) about?

An evening of TV programming is interrupted by breaking news: in Charleston, South Carolina, two Coast Guard personnel and two members of a local news team have been taken hostage by a group of terrorists who are seeking to destroy the triggers of all local nuclear devices. Moreover, the terrorists threaten to detonate their own device if their demands are not met.

Who stars in Special Bulletin?

Special Bulletin stars Ed Flanders (John Woodley), Kathryn Walker (Susan Myles), Roxanne Hart (Megan Barclay), Christopher Allport (Steven Levitt), David Clennon (Bruce Lyman). The film was directed by Edward Zwick.

How long is Special Bulletin?

Special Bulletin has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983.

Is Special Bulletin worth watching?

Special Bulletin holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of TV Movie, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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