A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Kevin Pollak, Timothy Hutton, Sheryl Lee Ralph
Written by:
Rod Lurie
Directed by:
Rod Lurie
Release Date:
March 10, 2000
Original Title:
Deterrence
Alternate Titles:
Deterrence - Die Welt in Atem
Genres:
Action | Drama | Mystery | Thriller
Production Companies:
Battleplan Productions
Moonstone Entertainment
Paramount Classics
TF1 International
Production Countries:
France | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: R
Runtime: 101
The President of the United States must deal with an international military crisis while confined to a Colorado diner during a freak snowstorm.
After the death of the President, his successor is on the campaign trail to be re-elected. On a stop in Colorado, he is suddenly snowed in and he and his entourage are forced to take shelter in a small diner. Of course, the group completely take over from the diner's owner and his French-Canadian waitress. Also in the diner is a local redneck and a married couple. Suddenly, the movie moves into a suspense film as the President learns that Iraq has invaded Kuwait and slaughtered hundreds of American soldiers. Setting up temporary communications, the President announces that he will launch a nuclear attack on Iraq immediately if the country does not withdraw. Iraq reacts that they have 23 nuclear missiles trained on the US that they are ready to launch. Tensions mount with the involved civilians offering a different viewpoint to the President from the normal opinions of his advisers.
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Internet Movie Database | 6.4/10 |
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Rotten Tomatoes | 48% |
Metacritic | 50/100 |
Awards Won: | 1 nomination total |
Director:
Rod Lurie
Director of Photography:
Frank Perl
Editor:
Alan Roberts
Executive Producer:
Steve Loglisci
Maurice Leblond
Music:
Larry Groupé
Producer:
Marc Frydman
James Spies
Production Design:
Whitney Brooke Wheeler
Writer:
Rod Lurie
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