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World War III (1982)

TV Movie | 200 min | Drama, Thriller

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In 1987, Soviet paratroopers drop into Alaska to sabotage the oil pipeline in retaliation against a United States grain embargo. A skirmish occurs at a pumping station, lightly defended by Col. Jake Caffey and a National Guard recon unit. ...See moreIn 1987, Soviet paratroopers drop into Alaska to sabotage the oil pipeline in retaliation against a United States grain embargo. A skirmish occurs at a pumping station, lightly defended by Col. Jake Caffey and a National Guard recon unit. A stalemate ensues while the possibility of World War III hangs in the balance. The danger escalates as the Soviet premier and the U.S. President play a cat-and-mouse game. Written by Herman Seifer See less

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42 cast members

Name	STARmeter	Known for
David Soul Col. Jake Caffey Col. Jake Caffey See fewer	Members only	Starsky & Hutch (2004)
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Lee Wallace Dr. Jules Farber Dr. Jules Farber See fewer	Members only	Batman (1989)
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Patrick McFadden Spetsnaz Special Forces (uncredited) Spetsnaz Special Forces (uncredited) See fewer	Members only	World War III (1982)
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