Sputnik Mania

Jun 1 2007 Not Rated 1h 27m
Documentary

Fifty years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth, bringing America to its knees in awe - then fear. Initially thrilling as a marvel of science, Sputnik was soon viewed by America a weapon of mass destruction.

Plot

The launch of Sputnik 50 years ago almost triggered a nuclear World War III. Global catastrophe was averted, however, because of a private agreement between two ex-generals. Now, with the help of recently released documents from the former Soviet Union, the full story of how close we cam to global nuclear war can be told for the first time.

Written by

Paul Dickson, David Hoffman

Directed by

David Hoffman

Cast

Liev Schreiber, Gene Banucci, Jay Barbree

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Varied Directions International

Languages

English

Awards

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Trailers
SPUTNIK MANIA TRAILER
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