Deterrence
Every President has a defining moment. Walter Emerson is about to have his.
R 2000 · 101 min · ★ 6.1 · Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
The President of the United States must deal with an international military crisis while confined to a Colorado diner during a freak snowstorm.
Directed by Rod Lurie · Written by Rod Lurie
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Kevin Pollak Walter Emerson -
Timothy Hutton Marshall Thompson -
Sheryl Lee Ralph Gayle Redford -
Clotilde Courau Katie -
Sean Astin Ralph -
Mark Thompson Gerald Irvin -
Michael Mantell Taylor Woods -
Kathryn Morris Lizzie Woods -
Ryan Cutrona Agent Dexter - J Joe McCrackin Agent Williams
- S Scoot Powell Noah
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J. Scott Shonka Captain Coddington
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