1983: The Brink of Apocalypse

5.0
2007
1h 14m
Released
Documentary

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.

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Director: Henry Chancellor

Cast: Robert Cambrinus, Olegar Fedoro, Boris Isarov, Gina McKee

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