World War III
Series Overview
When starving mobs begin rioting in the streets of Moscow, Soviet leaders believe they have no recourse but to seize the Alaskan pipeline to force the United States to end the grain embargo that has brought turmoil to the U.S.S.R.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
120 min per episode
1982 – 1982
Premiered: Sun, Jan 31, 1982
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
American President McKenna and Soviet Premier Gorny negotiate to avoid an escalation. Meanwhile Colonel Caffey and his platoon try to stop the Soviet commando from reaching its objective in Alaska.
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Cast & Creators
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David Soul
Colonel Jake Caffey
Rock Hudson
President Thomas McKenna
Jeroen Krabbé
Colonel Alexander Vorashin
Cathy Lee Crosby
Maj. Kate Breckenridge
Robert Prosky
Gen. Aleksey Rudenski
James Hampton
Richard Hickman
Lee Wallace
Dr. Jules Farber
Harry Basch
Adm. Vernon Blanchard
Rick Fitts
Maj. George Devery
Jerry Hardin
Gen. Philip Olafson
Art Evans
Buford
Bob Minor
Trimble
Brian Keith
Secretary General Gorny
Katherine Helmond
Dorothy Longworth
Frank Dent
Tim Hardy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene, Boris Sagal
Robert L. Joseph
Gil Mellé
Bruce Lansbury
Department Leadership Roster
Robert L. Joseph
Writer
David Greene
Director
Boris Sagal
Director
Bruce Lansbury
Producer
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About World War III
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What is World War III about?
When starving mobs begin rioting in the streets of Moscow, Soviet leaders believe they have no recourse but to seize the Alaskan pipeline to force the United States to end the grain embargo that has brought turmoil to the U.S.S.R.
How many seasons does World War III have?
World War III comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in World War III?
Key cast members in World War III include David Soul, Rock Hudson, Jeroen Krabbé, Cathy Lee Crosby, Robert Prosky.
Who created or directed World War III?
World War III was developed and directed by David Greene, Boris Sagal.