First Strike

First Strike

1985 · 96 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Thriller

A U.S. Navy submarine captain tries to prevent the Soviets from trying to launch World War III.

Directed by Alan Kuskowski · Written by Alan Kuskowski

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