Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Fred Barzyk
Writers Albert Ruben
Studio HBO
Rating 5.9/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Michael Boyle

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Bob Calhoun

Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Dorian Waldorf

Patrick Watson

Patrick Watson

Don Tobin

Nancy Dickerson

Self

Eric Sevareid

Eric Sevareid

Self

Matsu Anderson

Matsu Yamada

Barbara Barnes-Hopkins

Mrs. Langhorn

Michael Beattie

Michael Beattie

Youth #1

Richard Comar

Pentagon Spokesman

Murray Cruchley

Murray Cruchley

Faye Dance

Anne Gailmore

Frequently Asked Questions

Countdown to Looking Glass was released on October 14, 1984.

The runtime of Countdown to Looking Glass is 1h 30m.

Countdown to Looking Glass is a Drama, TV Movie movie.

Countdown to Looking Glass has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

Countdown to Looking Glass is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Countdown to Looking Glass was directed by Fred Barzyk.

The main cast of Countdown to Looking Glass includes Scott Glenn, Michael Murphy, Helen Shaver.

Countdown to Looking Glass is originally in English.