Panic in Year Zero! 1962
“An orgy of looting and lust!”
What is Panic in Year Zero!?
Panic in Year Zero! is a film first released in 1962.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1962
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 5, 1962
- Studios
- American International Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- American International Pictures
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Overview
Panic in Year Zero! is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by American International Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A family flees nuclear devastation, confronting chaos as they strive to survive.”
- Tense depiction of early nuclear fallout
- Strong family-focused survival narrative
- Classic 1960s sci‑fi thriller
- Mixed reviews reflected by modest audience scores
Watch it if you enjoy gritty early‑era sci‑fi dramas about survival after nuclear war.
The film contains intense violence and bleak themes, making it suited for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the film?
After a nuclear blast destroys Los Angeles, a father leads his family into the hills to survive amid looters and danger.
Who are the main characters?
Harry Baldwin, his wife Ann, and their teenage children Karen and Rick.
When was Panic in Year Zero! released?
It premiered in the United States on July 5, 1962.
Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by John Morton and Jay Simms.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑three minutes.
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