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1983: The Brink of Apocalypse

2007·Movie
1h 14min
62
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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, politics, and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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This programme recalls the events that led up to one of the most dangerous moments in the entire history of the Cold War: a NATO command post exercise, code named Able Archer 83, which caused the USSR to believe that NATO was planning a genuine nuclear attack.
Historical DocumentaryCold War ThrillerGeopolitical CrisisNuclear BrinkPolitical HistoryInternational RelationsMilitary OperationsGlobal TensionLest We Forget

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Is 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse?

1 h 14 min

1983: The Brink of Apocalypse runs 1 h 14 min.

What language is 1983: The Brink of Apocalypse in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.