The Night That Panicked America
Synopsis
A dramatization of the Oct. 30, 1938 mass panic that Orson Welles' radio play, "The War of the Worlds" accidentally provoked.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
WLS Channel 7 - The ABC Friday Night Movie - "The Night That Panicked America" (Opening, 1975)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Vic Morrow
Hank Muldoon
Cliff DeYoung
Stefan Grubowski
Michael Constantine
Jess Wingate
Walter McGinn
Paul Stewart
Eileen Brennan
Ann Muldoon
Meredith Baxter
Linda Davis
Tom Bosley
Norman Smith
Will Geer
Reverend Davis
Paul Shenar
Orson Welles
John Ritter
Walter Wingate
Granville Van Dusen
Carl Phillips
Burton Gilliam
Tex
Joshua Bryant
Howard Koch
Liam Dunn
Charlie
Shelley Morrison
Toni
Walker Edmiston
Mercury Theatre Player
Marcus J. Grapes
Mercury Theatre Player
Casey Kasem
Mercury Theatre Player
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Original Title
- The Night That Panicked America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- The Culzean Corporation, Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Jules Brenner
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Brenner
Director of Photography
Joseph Sargent
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Night That Panicked America.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Night That Panicked America.
list2
Emmy Award Nominated Titles - IMDb
THE MARVELOUSLY-MANIACAL HEART-STOPPING FLICKERS PROJECT 2015 💔
Once again, a new year starts and this list will be a record of the films I watch in 2015. The title for this year's list is by Beck77 letterboxd.com/beck77/
Missing Mine
Emmy Awards: Winners
MovieLens[20K:30K]
Similar Titles to The Night That Panicked America
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.0
5.8
7.3
6.6
8.0
7.0
6.2
8.5
5.5
5.6
8.0
7.4
6.7
7.0
7.6
6.5
5.0
6.8
6.0
7.4
More Like The Night That Panicked America
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Night That Panicked America
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night That Panicked America about?
A dramatization of the Oct. 30, 1938 mass panic that Orson Welles' radio play, "The War of the Worlds" accidentally provoked.
Who directed The Night That Panicked America?
The Night That Panicked America was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in The Night That Panicked America?
The principal cast of The Night That Panicked America includes Vic Morrow, Cliff DeYoung, Michael Constantine, Walter McGinn, Eileen Brennan.
When was The Night That Panicked America released and how long is it?
The Night That Panicked America was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.