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The Peacemaker (1997)

“In the fall of 1997, every nuclear device in the world will be accounted for...except one.”

6.1/10 · 1,161 votes 2h 4m r ActionThriller

#91 of 113 films from 1997 #1616 of 2168 in action

Directed by Mimi Leder · Written by Michael Schiffer, Kevin Bernhardt

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Overview

When a train carrying atomic warheads mysteriously crashes in the former Soviet Union, a nuclear specialist discovers the accident is really part of a plot to cover up the theft of the weapons. Assigned to help her recover the missing bombs is a crack Special Forces Colonel.

Cast

George Clooneyas Lt. Col. Thomas Devoe
Nicole Kidmanas Dr. Julia Kelly
Marcel Iureșas Dusan Gavrich
Aleksandr Baluevas General Aleksandr Kodoroff
Rene Medvešekas Vlado Mirich
Armin Mueller-Stahlas Dimitri Vertikoff
Goran Višnjićas Bazta Sergeant
Tamara Tunieas Jody
Gary Werntzas Terry Hamilton
Randall Batinkoffas Ken
Jim Haynieas General Garnett
Alexander Strobeleas Dietrich Schuhmacher
Holt McCallanyas Mark Appleton
Michael Boatmanas CPN Beach

Facts

Release dateSeptember 26, 1997
Runtime124 min (2h 4m) — longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$110,463,140 (2.2× budget)
IMDbtt0119874

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Questions

How long is The Peacemaker?
The Peacemaker runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is The Peacemaker worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 1,161 votes, which places it #91 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 20%) and #1616 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Peacemaker?
The Peacemaker was directed by Mimi Leder. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pay It Forward (2000), On the Basis of Sex (2018), Deep Impact (1998).
Who stars in The Peacemaker?
George Clooney as Lt. Col. Thomas Devoe; Nicole Kidman as Dr. Julia Kelly; Marcel Iureș as Dusan Gavrich; Aleksandr Baluev as General Aleksandr Kodoroff; Rene Medvešek as Vlado Mirich; Armin Mueller-Stahl as Dimitri Vertikoff.
What is The Peacemaker rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Peacemaker?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16810.

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