The Final Countdown

by David Ambrose et al. , directed by Don Taylor

Release: 21 May 1980
Format: Feature Film
Genre: Science Fiction
Audience: Adults
Content: Definite Time Travel
Original Language: English

Observer Warren Lasky is aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz when a storm takes the carrier back to the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Should they prevent the attack? What will be the consequences of saving a politician who may become Roosevelt’s running mate? Then the ship is returned to the present before they can do anything vaguely cool.

— Michael Main

Today is December 7, 1941. I’m sure we are all aware of the significance of this date in this place in history. We are going to fight a battle that was lost before most of you were born. This time, with God’s help, it’s going to be different. . . . Good Luck.

DEBUT

The Final Countdown (premiered at an unknown movie theater, London, 21 May 1980).

VARIANTS

1 English variant

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Time Rifts

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Cited in Worlds Enough and Time, edited by Gary Westfahl ()

TIME TRAVEL ITINERARY (SPOILERS!)

From [need location], circa 1980 ⋙ to the Pacific, 6 December 1941. Round trip.