Panic in Year Zero!

Name: Panic in Year Zero!
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1962-07-05
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Ray Milland, Jean Hagen, Frankie Avalon, Mary Mitchel, Joan Freeman

1962·Movie·NR·93 min·★ 6.3(104)

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“An orgy of looting and lust!”

While on a fishing trip, Harry Baldwin and his family hear an explosion and realize that Los Angeles has been leveled by a nuclear attack. Looters and killers are everywhere. Escaping to the hills with his family, he sets about the business of surviving in a world where, he knows, the old ideals of humanity will be the first casualties.

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About Panic in Year Zero!

Panic in Year Zero! is a 1962 English-language drama, science fiction and thriller film directed by Ray Milland. The cast is led by Ray Milland, Jean Hagen, Frankie Avalon. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.

Panic in Year Zero! was produced by American International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 5, 1962, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Ray Milland
Writers: John Morton, Jay Simms
Release date: July 5, 1962
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: American International Pictures

#nuclear war#atomic bomb#dystopia#post-apocalyptic future#nuclear radiation#nuclear fallout#rape and revenge

Panic in Year Zero! cast & crew

Panic in Year Zero! was directed by Ray Milland and written by John Morton and Jay Simms.

The cast features Ray Milland as Harry Baldwin, Jean Hagen as Ann Baldwin, Frankie Avalon as Rick Baldwin, Mary Mitchel as Karen Baldwin, Joan Freeman as Marilyn Hayes, and Richard Bakalyan as Carl.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Les Baxter, cinematography is by Gilbert Warrenton, and it was produced by James H. Nicholson and Samuel Z. Arkoff.

Is Panic in Year Zero! worth watching?

Panic in Year Zero! holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 104 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, science fiction, and thriller, Panic in Year Zero! is worth a place on your watchlist.

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