President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.
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1The Brink of War is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles — next screening Thursday 13 August at 19:00 at The Lido Theater.
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What is The Brink of War about?+
The film depicts the high-stakes 1986 Reykjavík Summit where U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev engage in intense negotiations over the future of nuclear weapons.
Who directed The Brink of War?+
The film was written and directed by Michael Russell Gunn, marking his feature directorial debut in 2026.
Is The Brink of War based on a true story?+
Yes, the movie dramatizes the real-life historical summit held in Iceland between the two world leaders.
