By Dawn's Early Light
A nuclear warhead launched by Soviet insurgents protesting the waning Cold War destroys the Ukrainian city of Donetsk. The destruction sets off a race between American and Soviet politicians to prevent a nuclear holocaust. While the U.S. president feverishly works to keep the military and political machine from going into overdrive, various subordinates panic. When the president is believed to be killed in a helicopter crash, zealous advisers take over.
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By Dawn's Early Light
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 19, 1990
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
TV Movie, Action, Drama, Thriller
User Score
65%
Original Title
By Dawn's Early Light
Production Companies
Daniel L. Paulson Productions
Director
Jack Sholder
Description
A nuclear warhead launched by Soviet insurgents protesting the waning Cold War destroys the Ukrainian city of Donetsk. The destruction sets off a race between American and Soviet politicians to prevent a nuclear holocaust. While the U.S. president feverishly works to keep the military and political machine from going into overdrive, various subordinates panic. When the president is believed to be killed in a helicopter crash, zealous advisers take over.
