Panic
Synopsis
In this crime melodrama, a Swiss woman finds herself unwittingly involved in a plot to steal from her employer, a London diamond merchant. Her boyfriend is behind the scheme. First he sends two accomplices disguised as German jewelers to see the boss. He is not fooled by their ruse and is killed while the woman is knocked unconscious. She awakens with amnesia and begins aimlessly wandering the London streets. Thinking that his girl has squealed to the police, her boy friend begins scouring the town to find her. Meanwhile, she is taken in by a boxer who returns to the ring to win the money needed to get her out of the country. Trouble ensues when her lover finally finds her after the match and begins beating on the exhausted fighter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gilling
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gilling, Guido Coen
- Original Title
- Panic
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Ingram
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gilling
John Gilling, Guido Coen
Geoffrey Faithfull
Bill Lewthwaite
Department Leadership Roster
John Gilling
Writer
John Gilling
Director
Geoffrey Faithfull
Director of Photography
Bill Lewthwaite
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Panic.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Panic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Panic about?
In this crime melodrama, a Swiss woman finds herself unwittingly involved in a plot to steal from her employer, a London diamond merchant. Her boyfriend is behind the scheme. First he sends two accomplices disguised as German jewelers to see the boss. He is not fooled by their ruse and is killed while the woman is knocked unconscious. She awakens with amnesia and begins aimlessly wandering the London streets. Thinking that his girl has squealed to the police, her boy friend begins scouring the town to find her. Meanwhile, she is taken in by a boxer who returns to the ring to win the money needed to get her out of the country. Trouble ensues when her lover finally finds her after the match and begins beating on the exhausted fighter.
Who directed Panic?
Panic was directed by John Gilling.
Who stars in Panic?
The principal cast of Panic includes Janine Gray, Glyn Houston, Dyson Lovell, Duncan Lamont, Julie Mendez.
When was Panic released and how long is it?
Panic was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.