Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Documentary

Cold War (1998): Cast

Cold War (1998) movie poster

Cold War is a 1998 documentary directed by Tessa Coombs, starring Kenneth Branagh.

Cold War (1998) movie poster
Director
Tessa Coombs
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cold War About?

The premise of Cold War without spoilers.

The 24‑episode documentary series examines the complex relationship between the United States, the Soviet Union and their respective allies, tracing diplomatic, military, economic and cultural interactions from the end of World II through the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991.

Cold War Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • political superpower
  • military alliance
  • soviet politics
  • soviet politician
  • post world war two
  • confrontation
  • world politics
  • competition
  • east west
  • imperialism
  • tense
  • nuclear power
+38 more
  • u.s. soviet relations
  • economy
  • american politics
  • u.s. military
  • political crisis
  • tension
  • international relations
  • cold war era
  • warsaw pact
  • rivalry
  • power politics
  • political leader
  • nuclear threat
  • nato
  • danger
  • armed forces
  • antagonism
  • nuclear weapon
  • propaganda
  • nuclear weapons
  • iron curtain
  • cold war
  • capitalism
  • public relations
  • advanced technology
  • american imperialism
  • soviet leader
  • military uniform
  • socialism
  • brutality
  • history documentary
  • the west
  • nervousness
  • power projection
  • communist menace
  • berlin germany
  • 1980s
  • 1970s
Cast & crew

Cold War Cast

Kenneth Branagh stars in Cold War. Directed by Tessa Coombs.

Details

Cold War Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Der kalte Krieg” and “Холодная война”.

Also known as
  • Der kalte Krieg
  • Холодная война
  • La Guerre froide
  • 冷战风云录
  • La guerra fria
  • Hladni rat

Seen Cold War?

FAQ

Cold War FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cold War, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Cold War?

Cold War was directed by Tessa Coombs.

Who is in the cast of Cold War?

Cold War stars Kenneth Branagh.

Does Cold War have a post-credit scene?

No. Cold War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app