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By Dawn's Early Light (1990) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
By Dawn's Early Light at a Glance
By Dawn's Early Light is a 1990 TV movie, action, drama and thriller film helmed by Jack Sholder, with a cast led by Powers Boothe, Rebecca De Mornay and James Earl Jones. It is 1 hour 41 minutes long and was released on May 19, 1990. By Dawn's Early Light holds an average TMDB user score of 6.5/10 from 72 votes and is rated PG in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About By Dawn's Early Light
What is the release date of By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light was released on May 19, 1990.
How long is By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who is in the cast of By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light stars Powers Boothe as Cassidy, Rebecca De Mornay as Moreau, James Earl Jones as Alice and Martin Landau as President. The cast also includes Darren McGavin, Rip Torn, Jeffrey DeMunn and Peter MacNicol.
Who directed By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light was directed by Jack Sholder.
What kind of movie is By Dawn's Early Light?
By Dawn's Early Light is listed on TMDB as a mix of TV movie, action, drama and thriller.
What is By Dawn's Early Light rated?
By Dawn's Early Light is rated PG in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.5/10 from 72 votes.
Where can I watch the By Dawn's Early Light trailer?
You can watch the trailer for By Dawn's Early Light, "By Dawn's Early Light (1990) Trailer (Fan Made)", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked By Dawn's Early Light?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside By Dawn's Early Light include 180 (2026), Unthinkable (2010), Hierarchy (2025), Dead Man's Folly (1986) and The Hound of the Baskervilles (2002).
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