By Dawn's Early Light
Directed by Jack Sholder
A non-NATO nuclear missile is fired from Turkey at USSR, where it detonates. Soviet response is automatic as it's seen as a NATO missile. Can continued escalation be avoided? We follow the US president and a bomber crew.
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- Pete MartinezJanuary 10, 2026Very entertaining, I believe it was originally a made for TV movie!
- ElliottJanuary 6, 2026I recently found a 720p version of this film, and it still stands up very well. It feels highly relevant today and is honestly what House of Dynamite should have been. An older film now, but still a strong and worthwhile watch.
By Dawn's Early Light Trivia
By Dawn's Early Light was released on May 19, 1990.
By Dawn's Early Light was directed by Jack Sholder.
By Dawn's Early Light has a runtime of 1h 41m.
By Dawn's Early Light was produced by Thomas M. Hammel.
A non-NATO nuclear missile is fired from Turkey at USSR, where it detonates. Soviet response is automatic as it's seen as a NATO missile. Can continued escalation be avoided? We follow the US president and a bomber crew.
The key characters in By Dawn's Early Light are Cassidy (Powers Boothe), Moreau (Rebecca De Mornay), Alice (James Earl Jones).
By Dawn's Early Light is rated PG.
By Dawn's Early Light is an Action, Drama, Thriller film.
By Dawn's Early Light has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10.