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1983: The Brink of Apocalypse

Jul 19, 2007 · 1h 14m
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Documentary

PLOT

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.

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CAST

Robert Cambrinus
Colonel Stanislav Petrov
Olegar Fedoro
Russian General
Boris Isarov
V. Kruchkov
Gina McKee
Self - Narrator (voice)
Directed by Henry Chancellor

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Flashback Television
Country
GB

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