Movie

By Dawn's Early Light

“Four people... Three minutes... Two choices... One chance for survival.”

★ 6.5(67)19901h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Jack Sholder
Release date: 1990-05-19
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Daniel L. Paulson Productions

By Dawn's Early Light — trailer

About By Dawn's Early Light

By Dawn's Early Light is a 1990 movie in the TV Movie, Action and Drama genres, directed by Jack Sholder, starring Powers Boothe, Rebecca De Mornay and James Earl Jones. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 67 viewers. Below you can see where to watch By Dawn's Early Light in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A nuclear warhead launched by Soviet insurgents protesting the waning Cold War destroys the Ukrainian city of Donetsk. The destruction sets off a race between American and Soviet politicians to prevent a nuclear holocaust. While the U.S. president feverishly works to keep the military and political machine from going into overdrive, various subordinates panic. When the president is believed to be killed in a helicopter crash, zealous advisers take over.

Cast

Powers Boothe

Cassidy

Rebecca De Mornay

Moreau

James Earl Jones

Alice

Martin Landau

President

Darren McGavin

Condor

Rip Torn

Colonel Fargo

Jeffrey DeMunn

Harpoon

Peter MacNicol

Sedgwick

Glenn Withrow

Tyler

Ronald William Lawrence

Hooker

Kieran Mulroney

Radnor

Nicolas Coster

Icarus

Themes & keywords

soviet unionbombernuclear missilenorth atlantic treaty organization (nato)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch By Dawn's Early Light in Taiwan?+

By Dawn's Early Light is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is By Dawn's Early Light on Netflix?+

By Dawn's Early Light is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.

How long is By Dawn's Early Light?+

By Dawn's Early Light has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in By Dawn's Early Light?+

By Dawn's Early Light stars Powers Boothe, Rebecca De Mornay, James Earl Jones, Martin Landau and Darren McGavin.

When did By Dawn's Early Light come out?+

By Dawn's Early Light is a 1990 movie directed by Jack Sholder.

What genre is By Dawn's Early Light?+

By Dawn's Early Light is TV Movie, Action, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed By Dawn's Early Light?+

By Dawn's Early Light was directed by Jack Sholder.