Panic in Year Zero/Eegah (1962) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "Panic in Year Zero" (1962) in the Pacific Northwest. "Eegah" (1962) was the co-hit in both Seattle and Portland.

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Panic in Year Zero (1962)
The film is a post-apocalyptic thriller that follows the Baldwin family, who escape from Los Angeles after a nuclear war breaks out. They try to survive in the wilderness, facing dangers such as radiation, gangs, and starvation. They also have to make moral choices, such as whether to help other survivors or protect themselves. The film explores the themes of human nature, civilization, and survival.
Director: Ray Milland
Writers: Jay Simms, John Morton, Ward Moore
Stars: Ray Milland, Jean Hagen, Frankie Avalon
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Eegah (1962)
Eegah is a 1962 film that tells the story of a giant caveman who encounters a modern family in the California desert. The film is a mix of adventure, comedy, horror, and music, and features Arch Hall Jr. as the teenage hero, his real-life father Arch Hall Sr. as the adventurous writer, Marilyn Manning as the damsel in distress, and Richard Kiel as the titular monster.
Director: Arch Hall Sr.
Writers: Bob Wehling, Arch Hall Sr.
Stars: Arch Hall Jr., Marilyn Manning, Richard Kiel
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September 25, 1962 ad (Seattle)