By Dawn's Early Light
"Four people... Three minutes... Two choices... One chance for survival."
Originally released in 1990. By Dawn's Early Light is a tv movie/action film. directed by Jack Sholder.
Starring Powers Boothe, Rebecca De Mornay, and James Earl Jones
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 19, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (62 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Daniel L. Paulson Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is By Dawn's Early Light about?
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 pre...
Who directed By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light was directed by Jack Sholder.
How long is By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was By Dawn's Early Light released?
By Dawn's Early Light was released on May 19, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in By Dawn's Early Light?
The main cast of By Dawn's Early Light includes Powers Boothe, Rebecca De Mornay, James Earl Jones, Martin Landau, Darren McGavin.