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This groundbreaking live broadcast television drama, directed by Stephen Frears, features an all-star cast including George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Richard Dreyfuss, Don Cheadle, and Harvey Keitel. When a American bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a bomb on Moscow, the crisis must be averted before all-out war ensues. Read more

Starring	George Clooney, Richard Dreyfuss, Noah Wyle, Brian Dennehy
Director	Stephen Frears
Genres	Drama

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  A Hit
  
  Cold war drama with a similar storyline to Dr Strangelove, but without the comedy.
  
  The sense of 1960s TV theatre is real - this is a recording of the... read more »
  
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  - Lord Q
  - Winchester, UK
  - 20 Sep 2004 at 13:06
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  What a wonderful surprise
  
  Wasn't sure what the film was about initially rented it because I love the actors Don Chedle and George Clooney to name but two. What a wonderful production... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 05 May 2011 at 21:06
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  Exciting Movie
  
  this remake of the original was faithful in nearly every way. Using Black and White as opposed to colour was right and did give the movie a sinister reality.As... read more »
  
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- - MACIAN
  - 19 reviews
  - Shropshire
  - 10 Sep 2010 at 00:28
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  Worthy
  
  This was a worthy remake of a film which didn't need remaking but I understand George Clooney made it for television which is not a bad thing to do. If I ... read more »
  
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- 854917
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  - Exeter
  - 29 Jan 2010 at 10:31
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  Amazing - completely gripping!
  
  Really loved this film - the fact that it was filmed live was really irrelevant because it didn't lower the production values - it made it more exciting.read more »
  
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  - London
  - 30 Dec 2008 at 23:41
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  Do n't bother
  
  One to miss, it did nt work and was dreary.
  
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  - Harrogate
  - 04 Dec 2008 at 17:00
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  Very Good film
  
  I have really enjoy the film. Amazing actors!!! It was different split in acts and black and white, very good.
  
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  - London
  - 28 Nov 2008 at 09:44
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  Good film
  
  Interesting, well researched, some good performances and a few surprises.
  
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  - W.Midlands
  - 11 Aug 2008 at 13:46
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  A class in acting
  
  First class. Showed who could really act and who benefits from editorial work. Surprisingly Hank Azaria showed just how good he is, less surprisingly Harvey ... read more »
  
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- - stirlinstu
  - 8 reviews
  - Stirling, Scotland
  - 29 Jul 2008 at 22:28
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  How tedious!
  
  OK the film was clever, and certain events occured which were beyond comprehension, but I just found it too slow and boring.
  
  ... read more »
  
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  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Fascinating
  
  This is quite an impressive piece of whatever it is (film? TV? miniseries? Filmed theatre?) - an hour and a half drama filmed live with an all star cast, who ... read more »
  
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- - sulkyblue
  - 18 reviews
  - Ealing Common
  - 04 May 2008 at 20:14
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  A Hit
  
  Cold war drama with a similar storyline to Dr Strangelove, but without the comedy.
  
  The sense of 1960s TV theatre is real - this is a recording of the... read more »
  
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- 18883
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  - Lord Q
  - Winchester, UK
  - 20 Sep 2004 at 13:06
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  Not be missed
  
  This film is amazing for a number of reasons.
  
  1. Its shot in black and white which adds to the emotion of the film.
  
  2. It was originally ... read more »
  
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- - Ouroboros
  - Lancashire
  - 12 Sep 2005 at 08:45
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  Do n't bother
  
  One to miss, it did nt work and was dreary.
  
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  - Harrogate
  - 04 Dec 2008 at 17:00
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  This is great. I ...
  
  This is great. I haven't seen the original but would very much like to. This was effectively made-for-tv in production, but the cast alone is top notch. ... read more »
  
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- - Patrick#46
  - LEICESTER
  - 24 Jun 2004 at 13:47
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  Wonderful
  
  This was a complete surprise for me. From the outset I hated it; the first scene made me wanna turn off and watch something else. However, if you get past that ... read more »
  
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- - Oliver Marshall
  - Brighton
  - 25 Oct 2005 at 09:48
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  This was a good ...
  
  This was a good concept that does not quite pay off. There are huge names in the film that fail to deliver memorable scenes to the viewer. Probably let down ... read more »
  
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- - Janine#1
  - PLYMOUTH
  - 12 Feb 2004 at 21:49
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  Interesting
  
  Interesting as it's all done live. It's flawed as when it boils down to it, the original is *much* better !
  
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- - DrLaargePants
  - Flintshire
  - 05 Oct 2005 at 14:26
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  Not as good as the original!
  
  Why did they bother to update what was already a thought-provoking film?
  
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  - Devon UK
  - 02 Jan 2006 at 23:06
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  Excellent
  
  Wasn't sure for the first 5 minutes, but after that it grips and doesn't let go. A live TV broadcast in the States this plays like a stage play. But don... read more »
  
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  - East Anglia
  - 02 Jul 2006 at 14:09
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  Worthy
  
  This was a worthy remake of a film which didn't need remaking but I understand George Clooney made it for television which is not a bad thing to do. If I ... read more »
  
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- 854917
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  - Exeter
  - 29 Jan 2010 at 10:31

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  This groundbreaking live broadcast television drama, directed by Stephen Frears, features an all-star cast including George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Richard Dreyfuss, Don Cheadle, and Harvey Keitel. When a American bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a bomb on Moscow, the crisis must be averted ...