First Strike

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First Strike

1985

1h 36m

5.0(1 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

A U.S. Navy submarine captain tries to prevent the Soviets from trying to launch World War III.

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Cast & Crew

14 members

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Stuart Whitman

Captain Welch

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Persis Khambatta

Sylvia Kruger

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Angus Scrimm

Soviet Destroyer Captain

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Leon Askin

Unknown Role

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Martin Beck

C.I.A. Man - Berlin

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Emile Beaucard

Soviet Sub Exec

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Paul Mantee

Unknown Role

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Paul Comi

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b.g. miller

Unknown Role

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Robert Clarke

Unknown Role

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Simmy Bow

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Duncan McLeod

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Harvey Vernon

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Bart Braverman

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