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.
Cassidy
Moreau
Alice
President
Condor
Colonel Fargo
Harpoon
Sedgwick
Tyler
Hooker
Radnor
Icarus
Sam
O'Toole
Bascombe
FEMA Radioman
FEMA Bunker Nurse
Marie
F-18 Pilot
Tyler's Wife
Timmy Tyler
Radnor's Wife
Moreau's Roommate
SAC Colonel
SAC Aide #1
SAC Computer Operator
SAC Guard
SAC Aide #2
Smitty
E-4 Pilot
E-4 Co-Pilot
E-4 Radioman
Secret Service Agent
Mother in Woods
Little Boy in Woods
Hooded Medic
Turkish Controller
Turkish Coordinating Inspector
Turkish Controller