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Deterrence

Deterrence

Every President has a defining moment. Walter Emerson is about to have his.

20006.11h 41mR

Overview

The President of the United States must deal with an international military crisis while confined to a Colorado diner during a freak snowstorm.

Directed by Rod Lurie
Written by Rod Lurie
Produced by Marc Frydman, James Spies
Box OfficeBudget: $800KRevenue: $145K

Top Cast

Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak

Walter Emerson

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

Marshall Thompson

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Gayle Redford

Clotilde Courau

Clotilde Courau

Katie

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Ralph

Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson

Gerald Irvin

Michael Mantell

Michael Mantell

Taylor Woods

Kathryn Morris

Kathryn Morris

Lizzie Woods

Ryan Cutrona

Ryan Cutrona

Agent Dexter

J

Joe McCrackin

Agent Williams

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Themes & Keywords

dinerjudgment call

About Deterrence

Deterrence is a action, drama, mystery, thriller film released in 2000 exploring themes of diner, judgment call. Directed by Rod Lurie, it stars Kevin Pollak, Timothy Hutton, Sheryl Lee Ralph. The President of the United States must deal with an international military crisis while confined to a Colorado diner during a freak snowstorm.

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