Sound an Alarm(1971)
Sound an Alarm Synopsis
An instructional film released by the UK Warning and Monitoring Organization which depicts its operations in the lead-up to and aftermath of a hypothetical nuclear attack on the United Kingdom.
Sound an Alarm (1971) is a documentary film directed by Anthony Short, released on January 1, 1971 with a runtime of 21m. It stars John Welsh, Tony Thawnton, Edward Underdown and Valerie Van Ost.
- Director:
- Anthony Short
- Writers:
- Anthony Short
- Producers:
- Cyril Randell
- Production:
- Interfilm (London), Central Office of Information for Home Office
- Status:
- Released
Sound an Alarm Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Welsh
as Sector Controller
- Tony Thawnton
Tony Thawnton
as Chief Meteorological Officer
Edward Underdown
as Duty Controller
Valerie Van Ost
as Nurse
- Michael Smee
Michael Smee
as Post Chief Observer
Larry Martyn
as Post Observer
Guy Standeven
as Post Observer
- Ian Patterson
Ian Patterson
as Doctor
- Richard Butler
Richard Butler
as ROC Sector Officer
- John Graham
John Graham
as Chief Scientist
- Brian Forster
Brian Forster
as Chief Warning Officer
- Michael McStay
Michael McStay
as French Liaison Officer
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Short, written by Anthony Short, produced by Cyril Randell.
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Sound an Alarm – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sound an Alarm online?
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Who stars in Sound an Alarm?
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The main cast of Sound an Alarm (1971) includes John Welsh, Tony Thawnton, Edward Underdown, Valerie Van Ost and Michael Smee. The film was directed by Anthony Short. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sound an Alarm released?
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Sound an Alarm was released on January 1, 1971 and runs for 21m.