Special Bulletin (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1983, Special Bulletin is a drama and tv movie film directed by Edward Zwick, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A TV reporter and cameraman are taken hostage on a tugboat while covering a workers strike. The demands of the hostage-takers are to collect all the nuclear detonators in the Charleston, SC area so they may be detonated at sea. They threaten to detonate a nuclear device of their own of their demand isnt met.
Who’s in it. Special Bulletin stars Ed Flanders as John Woodley, Kathryn Walker as Susan Myles, Roxanne Hart as Megan 'Meg' Barclay and Christopher Allport as Steven Levitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Special Bulletin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Special Bulletin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Special Bulletin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Special Bulletin (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Special Bulletin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Special Bulletin worth watching?
- Special Bulletin holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Special Bulletin?
- Special Bulletin stars Ed Flanders, Kathryn Walker, Roxanne Hart, Christopher Allport and David Clennon.
- When was Special Bulletin released?
- Special Bulletin was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.