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Countdown to Looking Glass (1984)

Movie ★ 6.1 90 min

Drama TV Movie

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.

Albert Ruben Writer Fred Barzyk Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 14, 1984
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0087090
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Cast

Scott Glenn Scott Glenn Michael Boyle Michael Murphy Michael Murphy Bob Calhoun Helen Shaver Helen Shaver Dorian Waldorf Patrick Watson Patrick Watson Don Tobin Nancy Dickerson Self Eric Sevareid Eric Sevareid Self Matsu Anderson Matsu Yamada Barbara Barnes-Hopkins Mrs. Langhorn Michael Beattie Michael Beattie Youth #1 Richard Comar Pentagon Spokesman Murray Cruchley Murray Cruchley Faye Dance Anne Gailmore

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Frequently asked questions

What is Countdown to Looking Glass 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 directed Countdown to Looking Glass?
Countdown to Looking Glass was directed by Fred Barzyk.
Who stars in Countdown to Looking Glass?
Countdown to Looking Glass stars Scott Glenn, Michael Murphy, Helen Shaver, Patrick Watson.
When was Countdown to Looking Glass released?
Countdown to Looking Glass is a 1984 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Countdown to Looking Glass?
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