Tense, up-in-the-air action with a "loose cannon" Air Force pilot (William O'Leary) flying his own nuclear mission. Ryan: Peter Strauss. Valerie Dwyer: Michele Pawk. Richard Dwyer: Michael Keys Hall. Col. Douglas: James O'Sullivan. Mrs. Gordon: K Callan. Mr. Gordon: Ben Rawnsley. Bobby Gordon: Rodney Eastman. Capt. Melissa Gaiter: Patricia Sill. Directed by Jonathan Mostow.