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Deterrence
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Deterrence

2000-03-10 · 101 min · ★ 6.2

Action · Drama · Mystery · Thriller

The President of the United States must deal with an international military crisis while confined to a Colorado diner during a freak snowstorm.

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Directors
Rod Lurie
Production companies
TF1 International, Battleplan Productions, Moonstone Entertainment, Paramount Classics
Countries
France, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 800,000
Revenue
USD 145,071

Top Cast

Kevin PollakKevin PollakWalter Emerson
Timothy HuttonTimothy HuttonMarshall Thompson
Sheryl Lee RalphSheryl Lee RalphGayle Redford
Clotilde CourauClotilde CourauKatie
Sean AstinSean AstinRalph
Mark ThompsonMark ThompsonGerald Irvin
Michael MantellMichael MantellTaylor Woods
Kathryn MorrisKathryn MorrisLizzie Woods
Ryan CutronaRyan CutronaAgent Dexter
Joe McCrackinAgent Williams
Scoot PowellNoah
J. Scott ShonkaJ. Scott ShonkaCaptain Coddington
Jim CurleyAdmiral Miller
Rigg KennedyHoward
James HandyJames HandyLancaster
Graham GallowayGeorge Carvelli
John CiriglianoMartin Keller
Amit MehtaAbu Hussein
Steve LoglisciNick Marcario
Kristen ShawKristen ShawAlexandra

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