Red Nightmare
Synopsis
A man takes his American freedoms for granted, until he wakes up one morning to find out that the United States Government has been replaced with a Communist system. The basis for this short film, narrated by Jack Webb, is the alleged Soviet re-creation of US communities for the purpose of training infiltrators, spies, and moles.
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Red Nightmare (1962)
Type: Featurette • Published 2011-10-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Waggner
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Fotre
- Original Title
- Red Nightmare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Department of Defense, Information and Education Division, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Waggner
Vincent Fotre
Folmar Blangsted
Department Leadership Roster
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Vincent Fotre
Writer
George Waggner
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Nightmare
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What is Red Nightmare about?
A man takes his American freedoms for granted, until he wakes up one morning to find out that the United States Government has been replaced with a Communist system. The basis for this short film, narrated by Jack Webb, is the alleged Soviet re-creation of US communities for the purpose of training infiltrators, spies, and moles.
Who directed Red Nightmare?
Red Nightmare was directed by George Waggner.
Who stars in Red Nightmare?
The principal cast of Red Nightmare includes Jack Kelly, Jeanne Cooper, Peter Brown, Pat Woodell, Andrew Duggan.
When was Red Nightmare released and how long is it?
Red Nightmare was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Nightmare?
Red Nightmare holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).