Countdown to Looking Glass(1984)
Countdown to Looking Glass Synopsis
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.
Countdown to Looking Glass (1984) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Fred Barzyk, released on October 14, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Scott Glenn, Michael Murphy, Helen Shaver and Patrick Watson. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Barzyk
- Writers:
- Albert Ruben
- Producers:
- David R. Loxton
- Cinematographer:
- Miklós Lente
- Production:
- HBO
- Status:
- Released
Countdown to Looking Glass Cast & Crew
Main cast
Scott Glenn
as Michael Boyle
Michael Murphy
as Bob Calhoun
Helen Shaver
as Dorian Waldorf
Patrick Watson
as Don Tobin
- Nancy Dickerson
Nancy Dickerson
as Self
Eric Sevareid
as Self
- Matsu Anderson
Matsu Anderson
as Matsu Yamada
- Barbara Barnes-Hopkins
Barbara Barnes-Hopkins
as Mrs. Langhorn
Michael Beattie
as Youth #1
- Richard Comar
Richard Comar
as Pentagon Spokesman
- Murray Cruchley
Murray Cruchley
as Murray Cruchley
- Faye Dance
Faye Dance
as Anne Gailmore
Key crew
Directed by Fred Barzyk, written by Albert Ruben, produced by David R. Loxton.
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Countdown to Looking Glass Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 16 ratings.
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Countdown to Looking Glass – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Countdown to Looking Glass?
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The main cast of Countdown to Looking Glass (1984) includes Scott Glenn, Michael Murphy, Helen Shaver, Patrick Watson and Nancy Dickerson. The film was directed by Fred Barzyk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Countdown to Looking Glass released?
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Countdown to Looking Glass was released on October 14, 1984 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Countdown to Looking Glass worth watching?
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Countdown to Looking Glass (1984) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.