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Panic in Year Zero! (1962)
Director: Ray Milland
Cast: Ray Milland, Jean Hagen, Frankie Avalon, Mary Mitchel
Runtime93 min
RatingNR
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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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Panic in Year Zero! is a critically acclaimed science fiction thriller from 1962 directed by Ray Milland. While not widely recognized at the time, the film has since gained a cult following and is praised for its tense, realistic portrayal of a post-apocalyptic society. The film holds a strong audience rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb, indicating that it has resonated with viewers over the decades.
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Panic in Year Zero! is a gripping 1962 science fiction thriller directed by Ray Milland that offers a bleak yet compelling portrayal of societal collapse in the aftermath of a nuclear attack. Milland's gritty, realistic direction heightens the tension as the Baldwin family fights to survive in a world gone mad, with standout performances from Milland and co-star Jean Hagen bringing the harrowing story to life.
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Panic in Year Zero! is a 1962 American black-and-white survival science fiction film from American International Pictures. It was produced by Arnold Houghland and Lou Rusoff, directed by Ray Milland, who also stars with Jean Hagen, Frankie Avalon, Mary Mitchel, and Joan Freeman. The original music score was composed by Les Baxter. The screenplay was written by John Morton and Jay Simms. The film was released by AIP in 1962 as a double feature with Tales of Terror.
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