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When a computer whizz-kid taps into the government early-warning system, it invites him to play Global Thermonuclear Warfare. Little does he realise that this is not a variation on Space Invaders, and his gleeful decision to nuke Las Vegas precipitates a full-scale countdown to Armageddon...

Keywords:

Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Science Fiction, Sci Fi, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1983) (USA) (3 Star)

Cast:

Matthew Broderick	.... David Lightman
Dabney Coleman	.... Dr. John McKittrick
John Wood	.... Dr. Stephen Falken
Ally Sheedy	.... Jennifer Katherine Mack
Barry Corbin	.... General Jack Beringer
Juanin Clay	.... Pat Healy

Supporting Cast:

Kent Williams	.... Arthur Cabot
Dennis Lipscomb	.... Lyle Watson
Joe Dorsey	.... Col. Joe Conley
Irving Metzman	.... Paul Richter WOPR Technician
Michael Ensign	.... Beringer's Aide
William Bogert	.... Mr. Lightman
Susan Davis	.... Mrs. Lightman
James Tolkan	.... FBI Agent Nigan
David Clover	.... Stockman

Directors:

John Badham

Writers:

Lawrence Lasker
Walter F. Parkes