Cry Panic
Synopsis
A man accidentally runs over and kills a pedestrian outside a small town. He begins to suspect that the locals, including the sheriff, are keeping secrets about the victim.
Top Cast
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John Forsythe
David Ryder
Earl Holliman
Sheriff Ross Cabot
Ralph Meeker
Chuck Braswell
Norman Alden
Doc Potter
Claudia McNeil
Ethel Hanson
Anne Francis
Julie
Eddie Firestone
Dozier
Harry Basch
Jackson
Gene Tyburn
Lipscombe
Jason Wingreen
Woody
Royce D. Applegate
Grady (as Roy Applegate)
Wesley Lau
Joe Red
Jason Ledger
Stacey
Pitt Herbert
Mailman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Goldstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack B. Sowards
- Original Score
- Ken Lauber
- Original Title
- Cry Panic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Spelling-Goldberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Goldstone
Jack B. Sowards
Ken Lauber
Tim Southcott
Folmar Blangsted
Aaron Spelling, Leonard Goldberg
Department Leadership Roster
James Goldstone
Director
Jack B. Sowards
Writer
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Aaron Spelling
Producer
Madeline Sylos
Costume Design
Tim Southcott
Director of Photography
Leonard Goldberg
Producer
Ken Lauber
Original Music Composer
Robert Harris Jr.
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cry Panic.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cry Panic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cry Panic about?
A man accidentally runs over and kills a pedestrian outside a small town. He begins to suspect that the locals, including the sheriff, are keeping secrets about the victim.
Who directed Cry Panic?
Cry Panic was directed by James Goldstone.
Who stars in Cry Panic?
The principal cast of Cry Panic includes John Forsythe, Earl Holliman, Ralph Meeker, Norman Alden, Claudia McNeil.
When was Cry Panic released and how long is it?
Cry Panic was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Cry Panic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cry Panic was composed by Ken Lauber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cry Panic?
Cry Panic holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).