Panic in the City (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1968, Panic in the City is a thriller film directed by Eddie Davis, running about 97 minutes. “A CITY EXPOSED TO THE MENACE OF THE ATOM BOMB!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American agent is assigned to track down a renegade Soviet spy who is building an atomic device in Los Angeles and plans to destroy the city with it.
Who’s in it. Panic in the City stars Howard Duff as Dave Pomeroy, Linda Cristal as Dr. Paula Stevens, Stephen McNally as James Kincade and Nehemiah Persoff as August Best, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Panic in the City has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Panic in the City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Panic in the City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Panic in the City (1968)?
- In US, Panic in the City is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Panic in the City worth watching?
- Panic in the City holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Panic in the City?
- Panic in the City stars Howard Duff, Linda Cristal, Stephen McNally, Nehemiah Persoff and Anne Jeffreys.
- When was Panic in the City released?
- Panic in the City was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.