Cold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Walter CronkiteSelf - Host | Self - Host |
 Richard DreyfussPresident | President |
 Noah WyleBuck | Buck |
 Brian DennehyGen. Bogan | Gen. Bogan |
 Sam ElliottCongressman Raskob | Congressman Raskob |
 James CromwellGordon Knapp | Gordon Knapp |
 John DiehlCol. Cascio | Col. Cascio |
 Hank AzariaProf. Groeteschele | Prof. Groeteschele |
 Norman LloydDefense Secretary Swenson | Defense Secretary Swenson |
 Bill SmitrovichGen. Stark | Gen. Stark |
 Don CheadleLt. Jimmy Pierce | Lt. Jimmy Pierce |
 George ClooneyCol. Jack Grady | Col. Jack Grady |
 Harvey KeitelBrig. Gen. Warren Black | Brig. Gen. Warren Black |
 Doris BelackMrs. Johnson | Mrs. Johnson |
 Grant HeslovJimmy | Jimmy |
 Will RothhaarTommy Grady | Tommy Grady |
 John PhilbinNot listed | Not listed |