Countdown to Zero
“Demand Zero.”
Synopsis
Although the Cold War is behind us, the threat of nuclear disaster remains very real. Director Lucy Walker discusses the invention of the atomic bomb and brings the story into the present day, examining the possibility of nuclear calamity under the categories of "Madness," "Accident" and "Miscalculation." With narration by Gary Oldman, the film includes a hypothetical sequence of a nuclear explosion in New York City's Times Square, timed to coincide with the New Year's Eve countdown.
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Gary Oldman
Self - Narrator (voice)
Graham Allison
Self
James Baker III
Self
Bruce Blair
Self
Tony Blair
Self
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Self
Matthew Bunn
Self
Richard Burt
Self
Jimmy Carter
Self
Mike Chinoy
Self
Joseph Cirincione
Self
Richard Cizik
Self
Thomas D'Agostino
Self
F.W. de Klerk
Self
Pascal Fias
Self
Alexander Glaser
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$271K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucy Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucy Walker
- Original Score
- Peter Golub
- Original Title
- Countdown to Zero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $271K
- Production Studios
- Lawrence Bender Productions, Participant, World Security Institute, Nuclear Disarmament Documentary
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucy Walker
Lucy Walker
Peter Golub
Brad Fuller, Brian Johnson
Lawrence Bender, Bruce Blair, Jeff Skoll, Diane Weyermann
Department Leadership Roster
Lucy Walker
Director
Peter Golub
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Bender
Producer
Brad Fuller
Editor
Lucy Walker
Writer
Brian Johnson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Countdown to Zero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Countdown to Zero about?
Although the Cold War is behind us, the threat of nuclear disaster remains very real. Director Lucy Walker discusses the invention of the atomic bomb and brings the story into the present day, examining the possibility of nuclear calamity under the categories of "Madness," "Accident" and "Miscalculation." With narration by Gary Oldman, the film includes a hypothetical sequence of a nuclear explosion in New York City's Times Square, timed to coincide with the New Year's Eve countdown.
Who directed Countdown to Zero?
Countdown to Zero was directed by Lucy Walker.
Who stars in Countdown to Zero?
The principal cast of Countdown to Zero includes Gary Oldman, Graham Allison, James Baker III, Bruce Blair, Tony Blair.
When was Countdown to Zero released and how long is it?
Countdown to Zero was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Countdown to Zero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Countdown to Zero was composed by Peter Golub.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Countdown to Zero?
Countdown to Zero holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).