World War Three
Originally released in 1998. World War Three is a war/drama film. directed by Robert Stone. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Boris Lyoskin, Klaus Schleiff, and Boris Sichkin
Synopsis
This mock documentary uses archival footage, interviews and reports taken out of context and staged interviews to highlight a possible escalation into a nuclear war. In this feature, tension in East Germany, and an uprising triggered by a visit by Gorbachev sees a successful military coup taking place in the USSR. Western actions against brutal crack-downs on civilians involved increases tension between the sides, finally resulting in nuclear war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ZDF
- Discovery
- RAI
- CineCentrum Deutsche Gesellschaft für Film- und Fernsehproduktion mbH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is World War Three about?
This mock documentary uses archival footage, interviews and reports taken out of context and staged interviews to highlight a possible escalation into a nuclear war. In this feature, tension in Eas...
Who directed World War Three?
World War Three was directed by Robert Stone.
How long is World War Three?
World War Three has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was World War Three released?
World War Three was released on December 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in World War Three?
The main cast of World War Three includes Boris Lyoskin, Klaus Schleiff, Boris Sichkin, Gunter Walch, Christopher Wynkoop.