Deterrence
2000 · 1h 41m · Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller · France, United States of America · Rated R (US)
Every President has a defining moment. Walter Emerson is about to have his.
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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Rod Lurie6.1Smart score
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