Panic (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1963, Panic is a drama and crime film directed by John Gilling, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. In this crime melodrama, a Swiss woman finds herself unwittingly involved in a plot to steal from her employer, a London diamond merchant. Her boyfriend is behind the scheme. First he sends two accomplices disguised as German jewelers to see the boss. He is not fooled by their ruse and is killed while the woman is knocked unconscious. She awakens with amnesia and begins aimlessly wandering the London streets. Thinking that his girl has squealed to the police, her boy friend begins scouring the town to find her. Meanwhile, she is taken in by a boxer who returns to the ring to win the money needed to get her out of the country. Trouble ensues when her lover finally finds her after the match and begins beating on the exhausted fighter.
Who’s in it. Panic stars Janine Gray as Janine Heining, Glyn Houston as Mike, Dyson Lovell as Johnnie Cobb and Duncan Lamont as Inspector Saunders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Panic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Panic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Panic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Panic (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Panic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Panic worth watching?
- Panic holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Panic?
- Panic stars Janine Gray, Glyn Houston, Dyson Lovell, Duncan Lamont and Julie Mendez.
- When was Panic released?
- Panic was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.