The Brink of War film dramatizes Reagan-Gorbachev summit

The film “The Brink of War” provides a Hollywood dramatization of the October 1986 Reykjavik summit between U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev. The narrative focuses on the high-stakes negotiations regarding the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) and the potential elimination of nuclear weapons.

The film depicts the tensions of the era, including Reagan’s frustrations with Gorbachev’s refusal to compromise on SDI and the personal dynamics between the leaders and their counterparts. It also explores the interactions between CIA and KGB officers during the summit held at Höfði House.