DEFCON-4(1985)
The last defense. The last hope. The battle for the future of the world has begun.
DEFCON-4 Synopsis
Two men and a woman circle the globe in a satellite armed with a nuclear device. The third world war breaks out, and a few months later the satellite crashes. They survive the crash but one man gets killed by survivors and the other man gets caught. The woman stays by the remains of the the satellite but is soon caught by evil punks who have taken power.
DEFCON-4 (1985) is a science fiction, thriller and action film directed by Paul Donovan, released on March 15, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Lenore Zann, Maury Chaykin, Kate Lynch and Kevin King. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Donovan
- Writers:
- Paul Donovan
- Producers:
- B.A. Gillian, Paul Donovan, Maura O'Connell
- Cinematographer:
- Les Krizsan
- Composer:
- Christopher Young
- Production:
- Salter Street Films, New World Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,800,000
- Revenue:
- $1,057,064
- Status:
- Released
DEFCON-4 (1985) Trailer
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DEFCON-4 Videos & Clips
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Def-Con 4 1985 TV trailer
Trailer
Def-Con 4: Trailer (1985)
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DEFCON-4 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lenore Zann
as J.J.
Maury Chaykin
as Vinny
Kate Lynch
as Jordan
- Kevin King
Kevin King
as Gideon Hayes
- John Walsch
John Walsch
as Walker
Tim Choate
as Howe
- Jeff Pustil
Jeff Pustil
as Lacey
- Donna King
Donna King
as Alice
- Alan MacGillivray
Alan MacGillivray
as Boomer
- Florence Paterson
Florence Paterson
as Mrs. Boyd
- Karen Kennedy
Karen Kennedy
as WWN Newscaster
Ken Ryan
as Newscaster
Key crew
Directed by Paul Donovan, written by Paul Donovan, produced by B.A. Gillian, Paul Donovan and Maura O'Connell.
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DEFCON-4 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 61 ratings.
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DEFCON-4 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch DEFCON-4 online?
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DEFCON-4 (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in DEFCON-4?
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The main cast of DEFCON-4 (1985) includes Lenore Zann, Maury Chaykin, Kate Lynch, Kevin King and John Walsch. The film was directed by Paul Donovan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was DEFCON-4 released?
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DEFCON-4 was released on March 15, 1985 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is DEFCON-4 worth watching?
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DEFCON-4 (1985) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for DEFCON-4?
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