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World War III

19821 seasonDavid Greene,Boris Sagal
IMDb 6.6

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When starving mobs begin rioting in the streets of Moscow, Soviet leaders believe they have no recourse but to seize the Alaskan pipeline to force the United States to end the grain embargo that has brought turmoil to the U.S.S.R.

War & Politics
MiniseriesNuclear WarfareWorld War Iii

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What is World War III (1982) about?

When starving mobs begin rioting in the streets of Moscow, Soviet leaders believe they have no recourse but to seize the Alaskan pipeline to force the United States to end the grain embargo that has brought turmoil to the U.S.S.R.

Who stars in World War III?

World War III stars David Soul (Colonel Jake Caffey), Rock Hudson (President Thomas McKenna), Jeroen Krabbé (Colonel Alexander Vorashin), Cathy Lee Crosby (Maj. Kate Breckenridge), Robert Prosky (Gen. Aleksey Rudenski). The series was created by David Greene.

How many seasons does World War III have?

World War III has 1 seasons. There are 2 episodes in total.

Is World War III worth watching?

World War III holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of War & Politics are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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