First Strike(1985)
First Strike Synopsis
A U.S. Navy submarine captain tries to prevent the Soviets from trying to launch World War III.
First Strike (1985) is a drama and thriller film directed by Alan Kuskowski, released on May 10, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Stuart Whitman, Persis Khambatta, Angus Scrimm and Leon Askin. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Kuskowski
- Writers:
- Dave Hanson, Alan Kuskowski
- Cinematographer:
- Glenn Roland
- Status:
- Released
First Strike Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stuart Whitman
as Captain Welch
Persis Khambatta
as Sylvia Kruger
Angus Scrimm
as Soviet Destroyer Captain
Leon Askin
- Martin Beck
Martin Beck
as C.I.A. Man - Berlin
- Emile Beaucard
Emile Beaucard
as Soviet Sub Exec
Paul Mantee
Paul Comi
- b.g. miller
b.g. miller
Robert Clarke
Simmy Bow
- Duncan McLeod
Duncan McLeod
Key crew
Directed by Alan Kuskowski, written by Dave Hanson and Alan Kuskowski.
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First Strike Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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First Strike – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Strike online?
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Who stars in First Strike?
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The main cast of First Strike (1985) includes Stuart Whitman, Persis Khambatta, Angus Scrimm, Leon Askin and Martin Beck. The film was directed by Alan Kuskowski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was First Strike released?
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First Strike was released on May 10, 1985 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is First Strike worth watching?
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First Strike (1985) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.