1983: The Brink of Apocalypse (2007)
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.
Director: Henry Chancellor
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: July 19, 2007
Cast
- Robert Cambrinus - Colonel Stanislav Petrov
- Olegar Fedoro - Russian General
- Boris Isarov - V. Kruchkov
- Gina McKee - Self - Narrator (voice)
Music: Daniel Pemberton
Editing: Owen Parker
Production: Flashback Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
nuclear war
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse about?
- 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.
- Who directed 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse?
- 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse was directed by Henry Chancellor.
- Who stars in 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse?
- 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse stars Robert Cambrinus, Olegar Fedoro, Boris Isarov, Gina McKee.
- How long is 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse?
- 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse?
- 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse is a Documentary film.
- Where was 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse produced?
- 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse was produced in United Kingdom.