Special Bulletin
Synopsis
An evening of TV programming is interrupted by breaking news: in Charleston, South Carolina, two Coast Guard personnel and two members of a local news team have been taken hostage by a group of terrorists who are seeking to destroy the triggers of all local nuclear devices. Moreover, the terrorists threaten to detonate their own device if their demands are not met.
Top Cast
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Ed Flanders
John Woodley
Kathryn Walker
Susan Myles
Roxanne Hart
Megan Barclay
Christopher Allport
Steven Levitt
David Clennon
Bruce Lyman
David Rasche
David McKeeson
Rosalind Cash
Frieda Barton
Ebbe Roe Smith
Jim Seaver
Roberta Maxwell
Diane Silverman
Mary Armstrong
Bernard Behrens
Dr. Niels Johansson
Ivan Bonar
Frank Dent
Dr. Jason Halpern
Woody Eney
Robert Fields
Ron Frazier
Robert Grafton
Bruce French
Elizabeth Gill
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Zwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
- Original Title
- Special Bulletin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- NBC, Ohlmeyer Communications Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Zwick
Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Arden Rynew
Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz, Don Ohlmeyer
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Zwick
Director
Robb Wilson King
Production Design
Edward Zwick
Producer
Arden Rynew
Editor
Marshall Herskovitz
Producer
Jeff Ramsey
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Bulletin
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What is Special Bulletin about?
An evening of TV programming is interrupted by breaking news: in Charleston, South Carolina, two Coast Guard personnel and two members of a local news team have been taken hostage by a group of terrorists who are seeking to destroy the triggers of all local nuclear devices. Moreover, the terrorists threaten to detonate their own device if their demands are not met.
Who directed Special Bulletin?
Special Bulletin was directed by Edward Zwick.
Who stars in Special Bulletin?
The principal cast of Special Bulletin includes Ed Flanders, Kathryn Walker, Roxanne Hart, Christopher Allport, David Clennon.
When was Special Bulletin released and how long is it?
Special Bulletin was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.