One Minute to Zero (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1952, One Minute to Zero is a drama, war and romance film directed by Tay Garnett, running about 105 minutes. “Produced at a cost of millions...to bring you A MILLION THRILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An idealistic United Nations official learns the harrowing truth about war when she falls in love with an American officer charged with the evacuation of civilians. As hostilities escalate, the officer and his small detachment are left to hold the line until allied forces can be brought into action.
Who’s in it. One Minute to Zero stars Robert Mitchum as Col. Steve Janowski, Ann Blyth as Mrs. Linda Day, William Talman as Col. John Parker and Charles McGraw as Sfc. Baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, One Minute to Zero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Minute to Zero page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Minute to Zero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Minute to Zero (1952)?
- In US, One Minute to Zero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Minute to Zero worth watching?
- One Minute to Zero holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Minute to Zero?
- One Minute to Zero stars Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, William Talman, Charles McGraw and Margaret Sheridan.
- When was One Minute to Zero released?
- One Minute to Zero was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.