The Night That Panicked America (1975)
Movie 1h 32m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 1975, The Night That Panicked America is a drama and tv movie movie. It is directed by Joseph Sargent. The cast includes Ron Rifkin, Tom Bosley and John Ritter. The running time is 1h 32m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
64Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
A dramatization of the Oct. 30, 1938 mass panic that Orson Welles' radio play, "The War of the Worlds" accidentally provoked.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph SargentDirector
- Ron Rifkinas Mercury Theatre Player
- Tom Bosleyas Norman Smith
- John Ritteras Walter Wingate
- Eileen Brennanas Ann Muldoon
- Cliff DeYoungas Stefan Grubowski
- Michael Constantineas Jess Wingate
- Casey Kasemas Mercury Theatre Player
- Shelley Morrisonas Toni
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Questions about The Night That Panicked America
- What genre is The Night That Panicked America?
- The Night That Panicked America is categorised as Drama, TV Movie.
- Who stars in The Night That Panicked America?
- Ron Rifkin, Tom Bosley, John Ritter, Eileen Brennan, Cliff DeYoung appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Night That Panicked America?
- Joseph Sargent directed The Night That Panicked America.
- How long is The Night That Panicked America?
- The Night That Panicked America runs for 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- Is The Night That Panicked America worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Night That Panicked America?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
