Red Nightmare(1962)
Red Nightmare Synopsis
A man takes his American freedoms for granted, until he wakes up one morning to find out that the United States Government has been replaced with a Communist system. The basis for this short film, narrated by Jack Webb, is the alleged Soviet re-creation of US communities for the purpose of training infiltrators, spies, and moles.
Red Nightmare (1962) is a drama and science fiction film directed by George Waggner, released on February 11, 1962 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Jack Kelly, Jeanne Cooper, Peter Brown and Pat Woodell. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- George Waggner
- Writers:
- Vincent Fotre
- Production:
- U.S. Department of Defense, Information and Education Division, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Red Nightmare (1962) Trailer
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Red Nightmare Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Kelly
as Jerry Donavan
Jeanne Cooper
as Helen Donavan
Peter Brown
as Bill Martin
Pat Woodell
as Linda Donavan
Andrew Duggan
as Judge
Peter Breck
as Russian Officer
Robert Conrad
as Pete
Mike Road
as Prosecutor
Jack Webb
as On-Camera Narrator
Philip Carey
as Major Barnett
Van Williams
as Air Force Sergeant
Key crew
Directed by George Waggner, written by Vincent Fotre.
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Red Nightmare Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Red Nightmare – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Red Nightmare?
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The main cast of Red Nightmare (1962) includes Jack Kelly, Jeanne Cooper, Peter Brown, Pat Woodell and Andrew Duggan. The film was directed by George Waggner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Red Nightmare released?
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Red Nightmare was released on February 11, 1962 and runs for 29m.
Is Red Nightmare worth watching?
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Red Nightmare (1962) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Red Nightmare?
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