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Special Bulletin

March 20, 1983 1h 43m 7.0/10 (25 votes)

Originally released in 1983. Special Bulletin is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Edward Zwick.

Starring Ed Flanders, Kathryn Walker, and Roxanne Hart

Synopsis

An evening of TV programming is interrupted by breaking news: in Charleston, South Carolina, two Coast Guard personnel and two members of a local news team have been taken hostage by a group of terrorists who are seeking to destroy the triggers of all local nuclear devices. Moreover, the terrorists threaten to detonate their own device if their demands are not met.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 20, 1983 42 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (25 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • NBC
  • Ohlmeyer Communications Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Special Bulletin about?

An evening of TV programming is interrupted by breaking news: in Charleston, South Carolina, two Coast Guard personnel and two members of a local news team have been taken hostage by a group of ter...

Who directed Special Bulletin?

Special Bulletin was directed by Edward Zwick.

How long is Special Bulletin?

Special Bulletin has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Special Bulletin released?

Special Bulletin was released on March 20, 1983 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Special Bulletin?

The main cast of Special Bulletin includes Ed Flanders, Kathryn Walker, Roxanne Hart, Christopher Allport, David Clennon.