Panic in Year Zero!
“An orgy of looting and lust!”
Synopsis
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! (1962) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-19
Top Cast
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Ray Milland
Harry Baldwin
Jean Hagen
Ann Baldwin
Frankie Avalon
Rick Baldwin
Mary Mitchel
Karen Baldwin
Joan Freeman
Marilyn Hayes
Richard Bakalyan
Carl
Rex Holman
Mickey
Richard Garland
Ed Johnson
Willis Bouchey
Dr. Powell Strong
Neil Burstyn
Andy
O.Z. Whitehead
Hogan
Russ Bender
Harkness
Shary Marshall
Bobbie Johnson
Andrea Lane
Waitress
Byron Morrow
Evacuee from Newhall
Scott Peters
Army Sergeant
Bud Slater
Complaining Diner
Kelton Crawford
Looter
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Milland
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Simms, John Morton
- Original Score
- Les Baxter
- Original Title
- Panic in Year Zero!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Milland
Jay Simms, John Morton
Les Baxter
Gilbert Warrenton
William Austin
Arnold Houghland, Lou Rusoff, Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Milland
Director
Jay Simms
Screenplay
John Morton
Screenplay
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
William Austin
Editor
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
Arnold Houghland
Producer
Lou Rusoff
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Panic in Year Zero!
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What is Panic in Year Zero! about?
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.
Who directed Panic in Year Zero!?
Panic in Year Zero! was directed by Ray Milland.
Who stars in Panic in Year Zero!?
The principal cast of Panic in Year Zero! includes Ray Milland, Jean Hagen, Frankie Avalon, Mary Mitchel, Joan Freeman.
When was Panic in Year Zero! released and how long is it?
Panic in Year Zero! was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Panic in Year Zero!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Panic in Year Zero! was composed by Les Baxter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Panic in Year Zero!?
Panic in Year Zero! holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).