One Minute to Zero

Sep 19, 1952

1h 45m

★ 5.8

Produced at a cost of millions...to bring you A MILLION THRILLS!

Overview

An idealistic United Nations official learns the harrowing truth about war when she falls in love with an American officer charged with the evacuation of civilians. As hostilities escalate, the officer and his small detachment are left to hold the line until allied forces can be brought into action.

Genres

War

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

Col. Steve Janowski

Robert Mitchum

Mrs. Linda Day

Ann Blyth

Col. John Parker

William Talman

Sfc. Baker

Charles McGraw

Mary Parker

Margaret Sheridan

Capt. Ralston

Richard Egan

Dr. Gustav Engstrand

Eduard Franz

Maj. Davis

Robert Osterloh

Maj. Carter

Robert Gist

Pvt. "Chef" Lane (uncredited)

Alvin Greenman

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