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
Cast & Crew
Scott Glenn
Michael Boyle
Michael Murphy
Bob Calhoun
Helen Shaver
Dorian Waldorf
Patrick Watson
Don Tobin
Nancy Dickerson
Self
Eric Sevareid
Self
Matsu Anderson
Matsu Yamada
Barbara Barnes-Hopkins
Mrs. Langhorn
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.