World War III

1982 NR 3h 20m 6.5

In 1987, Soviet paratroopers drop into Alaska to sabotage the oil pipeline in retaliation against a United States grain embargo. A skirmish occurs at a pumping station, lightly defended by Col. Jake Caffey and a National Guard recon unit....

In 1987, Soviet paratroopers drop into Alaska to sabotage the oil pipeline in retaliation against a United States grain embargo. A skirmish occurs at a pumping station, lightly defended by Col. Jake Caffey and a National Guard recon unit. A stalemate ensues while the possibility of World War III hangs in the balance. The danger escalates as the Soviet premier and the U.S. President play a cat-and-mouse game.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Part I

1. Part I

Aired: Jan 30, 1982

Colonel Jake Caffey has just been appointed at US Army base in Northern Alask...

Episode 2 Part II

2. Part II

Aired: Jan 31, 1982

American President McKenna and Soviet Premier Gorny negotiate to avoid an esc...

Info about World War III

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres: Drama, Thriller, War