Shootdown 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Michael Pressman
- Network
- Leonard Hill Films
What is Shootdown?
Shootdown is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 28, 1988
- Studios
- Leonard Hill Films
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Leonard Hill Films
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Shootdown is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Leonard Hill Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving mother battles a government’s silence over a tragic plane shoot‑down.”
- Compelling real‑world political drama
- Strong central performance by Nan Moore
- Explores themes of truth and accountability
- Runtime may feel brief for the complex subject
Watch it if you’re interested in political dramas about personal loss and government intrigue.
The film deals with tragic loss and governmental conspiracy, suitable for mature audiences.
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What real event does the film depict?
It dramatizes the 1983 shoot‑down of Korean Air Flight 007 by Soviet forces.
Who is the protagonist?
Nan Moore, a U.S. government employee whose son was killed in the incident.
When was the movie released?
It premiered in the United States on November 28, 1988.
What genre is Shootdown?
It is a drama television movie.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about one hour and forty minutes.
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