By Dawn's Early Light

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Powers Boothe Cassidy

Rebecca De Mornay Moreau

James Earl Jones Alice

Martin Landau President

Darren McGavin Condor