Pacific Blackout
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Synopsis
Falsely convicted of murder, young Robert Draper escapes custody during a practice blackout drill. Under cover of darkness, Draper hopes to find the real killer, who turns out to be a member of a Nazi sabotage ring. Completed shortly before America entered WW2.
Top Cast
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Robert Preston
Robert Draper
Martha O'Driscoll
Mary Jones
Philip Merivale
John Runnell
Eva Gabor
Marie Duval
Louis Jean Heydt
Harold Kermin
Thurston Hall
Williams
Mary Treen
Irene
J. Edward Bromberg
Pickpocket
Spencer Charters
Cornelius
Cy Kendall
Hotel Clerk
Russell Hicks
Commanding Officer
Paul Stanton
Judge
Clem Bevans
Midas Plant Night-Watchman
Robert Emmett Keane
Defense Attorney
Edwin Maxwell
District attorney
Rod Cameron
Pilot
Margaret Armstrong
Telephone Operator Supervisor
Sam Ash
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Lester Cole, W.P. Lipscomb
- Original Score
- Gerard Carbonara
- Original Title
- Pacific Blackout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Murphy
Lester Cole, W.P. Lipscomb, Curt Siodmak, Franz Schulz
Gerard Carbonara
Theodor Sparkuhl
Thomas Scott
Sol C. Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Murphy
Director
Lester Cole
Screenplay
W.P. Lipscomb
Screenplay
Sol C. Siegel
Producer
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Thomas Scott
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pacific Blackout
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pacific Blackout about?
Falsely convicted of murder, young Robert Draper escapes custody during a practice blackout drill. Under cover of darkness, Draper hopes to find the real killer, who turns out to be a member of a Nazi sabotage ring. Completed shortly before America entered WW2.
Who directed Pacific Blackout?
Pacific Blackout was directed by Ralph Murphy.
Who stars in Pacific Blackout?
The principal cast of Pacific Blackout includes Robert Preston, Martha O'Driscoll, Philip Merivale, Eva Gabor, Louis Jean Heydt.
When was Pacific Blackout released and how long is it?
Pacific Blackout was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Pacific Blackout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pacific Blackout was composed by Gerard Carbonara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pacific Blackout?
Pacific Blackout holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).