By Dawn's Early Light
“Four people... Three minutes... Two choices... One chance for survival.”
Synopsis
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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A crew of 49+ credited
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Edited by Tony LombardoShot by Alexander GruszynskiScored by Trevor JonesDesigned by Michael Novotny
Also known as
- Condition Redde
- Red Alerten
- Misiles al amaneceres
- Codice Trinity: attacco all'albait
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49 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
28Ken Jenkins
as Sam
Randal Patrick
as O'Toole
Daniel Benzali
as Bascombe
Robert O Reilly
as FEMA Radioman
Annabella Price
as FEMA Bunker Nurse
Ann Gillespie
as Marie
Glenn Morshower
as F-18 Pilot
Dana Kimmell
as Tyler's Wife
Jon Paul Steuer
as Timmy Tyler
Danielle Von Zerneck
as Radnor's Wife
Katherine Cortez
as Moreau's Roommate
Jon Cedar
as SAC Colonel
Paul Tompkins
as SAC Aide #1
Tony Rayner
as SAC Computer Operator
Richard Speight Jr
as SAC Guard
T R Marino
as SAC Aide #2
Steve Eastin
as Smitty
Steve Rankin
as E-4 Pilot
Mike Gomez
as E-4 Co-Pilot
Scott Trost
as E-4 Radioman
Pat Skipper
as Secret Service Agent
Adrian Ricard
as Mother in Woods
Douglas Tolbert
as Little Boy in Woods
Bill Moynihan
as Hooded Medic
Dagmar Stanec
as Turkish Controller
Ray Nazzari
as Turkish Coordinating Inspector
Richard Assad
as Turkish Controller
Andrew Divoff
as Russian Premier's Assistant (voice) (uncredited)
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2Producers
1Other crew
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