Countdown to Looking Glass
Synopsis
A fictional confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway to the Persian Gulf. The narrative of the film details the events that lead up to the initial exchange of nuclear weapons from the perspective of an on-going news broadcast.
Top Cast
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Scott Glenn
Michael Boyle
Michael Murphy
Bob Calhoun
Helen Shaver
Dorian Waldorf
Patrick Watson
Don Tobin
Nancy Dickerson
Self
Eric Sevareid
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Matsu Anderson
Matsu Yamada
Barbara Barnes-Hopkins
Mrs. Langhorn
Michael Beattie
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Richard Comar
Pentagon Spokesman
Murray Cruchley
Murray Cruchley
Faye Dance
Anne Gailmore
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Barzyk
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Ruben
- Original Title
- Countdown to Looking Glass
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Barzyk
Albert Ruben
Miklós Lente
Peter C. Frank, Bernie Clayton, Leah Siegel
David R. Loxton, Fred Barzyk
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Ruben
Writer
Fred Barzyk
Director
Peter C. Frank
Editor
Miklós Lente
Director of Photography
David R. Loxton
Producer
Bernie Clayton
Editor
Leah Siegel
Editor
Kathy Vieira
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Countdown to Looking Glass
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What is Countdown to Looking Glass about?
A fictional confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway to the Persian Gulf. The narrative of the film details the events that lead up to the initial exchange of nuclear weapons from the perspective of an on-going news broadcast.
Who directed Countdown to Looking Glass?
Countdown to Looking Glass was directed by Fred Barzyk.
Who stars in Countdown to Looking Glass?
The principal cast of Countdown to Looking Glass includes Scott Glenn, Michael Murphy, Helen Shaver, Patrick Watson, Nancy Dickerson.
When was Countdown to Looking Glass released and how long is it?
Countdown to Looking Glass was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.