One Minute to Zero (1952)

Synopsis of One Minute to Zero

This Korean War drama is essentially a vehicle for RKO's top male star Robert Mitchum. He plays war-weary "Colonel Steve," obliged to contend with the North Korean forces while keeping troublesome UN official Linda Day (Ann Blyth) at arm's length. Some authentic Korean combat footage is well-integrated into the story. For all its talk about jet planes, Reds and atomic energy, the film is at base a redressed WW II drama. Good supporting performances are provided Charles McGraw as a tough sergeant and William Talman as a jet pilot. Reportedly budgeted at over two million dollars, One Minute to Zero had trouble making back its cost, despite the box-office pull of Robert Mitchum. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Director(s):

Tay Garnett

Writer(s):

Milton Krims, William Wister Haines

Producer(s):

Edmund Grainger

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

NR(Suitable for Children)

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