CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 1h 14m

1983: The Brink of Apocalypse

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This programme recalls the events that led up to one of the most dangerous moments in the entire history of the Cold War: a NATO command post exercise, code named Able Archer 83, which caused the USSR to believe that NATO was planning a genuine nuclear attack.

Directed byHenry Chancellor

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 14m
Language
EN
Released
July 19, 2007
Studios
Flashback Television

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring

Robert Cambrinus

Colonel Stanislav Petrov

Olegar Fedoro

Olegar Fedoro

Russian General

Boris Isarov

Boris Isarov

V. Kruchkov

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Self - Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Henry Chancellor
Produced by
Henry Chancellor

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