Survival Under Atomic Attack (1951)

Name: Survival Under Atomic Attack
Released: 1951-01-01
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Edward R. Murrow

Documentary

Cast: Edward R. Murrow

5.5

Runtime9 min

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A Civil Defense film that focuses on what the average American can do to protect himself if caught out in the open or at home during a nuclear attack.

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Survival Under Atomic Attack is a 1951 Civil Defense film that provides guidance to the average American on how to protect themselves in the event of a nuclear attack. While the film is not critically acclaimed, the IMDb rating of 5.5/10 suggests a mixed reception from audiences.

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Survival Under Atomic Attack, the 1951 Civil Defense film starring Edward R. Murrow, offers a fascinating historical glimpse into the mindset and fears of the era, with its practical advice on how average Americans could protect themselves in the event of a nuclear attack. This documentary-style film provides a unique perspective on the anxieties and preparations during the early Cold War period.

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Survival Under Atomic Attack was the title of an official United States government booklet released in 1951 by the Executive Office of the President, the National Security Resources Board, and the Civil Defense Office. Released at the onset of the Cold War era, the pamphlet was in line with rising fears that the Soviet Union would launch a nuclear attack against the United States, and outlined what to do in the event of an atomic attack.