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1983: The Brink of Apocalypse

2007

74 minutes

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Cast

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Robert Cambrinus

Colonel Stanislav Petrov

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Olegar Fedoro

Russian General

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Boris Isarov

V. Kruchkov

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Gina McKee

Self - Narrator (voice)