Special Bulletin is a television movie that aired in 1983. The film is presented as a live news broadcast interrupting regular programming to report on a fictional nuclear emergency in Charleston, South Carolina.
The movie follows the unfolding crisis as a group of terrorists hijack a tugboat carrying a nuclear warhead. The terrorists threaten to detonate the warhead unless their demands are met.
Special Bulletin is unique in its format, as it is presented as a series of news updates and interviews with experts and government officials. The film creates a sense of realism and urgency as viewers watch the events unfold in real-time.
The movie received critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling and intense portrayal of a nuclear crisis. It serves as a chilling reminder of the potential consequences of nuclear weapons and the importance of international cooperation to prevent such disasters.