The Peacekeeper

An Air Force Major named Frank Cross is appointed as the military aide to the US President, placing him in charge of the portable computer used to launch nuclear missiles. Shortly after he begins this role, terrorists steal the device. The group threatens to destroy Washington unless the President commits suicide on live television. Major Cross must find a way to stop the attackers to prevent a nuclear disaster and the assassination of the leader.

Directed by Frédéric Forestier, this action thriller was the first film in his career according to provided records. The movie stars Dolph Lundgren as Frank Cross, with Roy Scheider playing President Robert Baker and Michael Sarrazin as Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Murphy. The production was a joint effort between Canada and the United States, involving companies such as Nu Image and Millennium Media.

Produced with a budget of 10 million USD, the film received mixed to negative feedback. It holds a 5/10 rating on IMDb based on 3,100 votes and a 4.8/10 rating on TMDB from 52 votes. These audience scores are higher than the film critics' rating, which stands at 3.2/10 from 7 reviews.