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One Minute to Zero poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 50.5 / 100
1952·Drama / War / Romance·1h 45m

ONE MINUTE TO ZERO

“Produced at a cost of millions...to bring you A MILLION THRILLS!”

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.

Above the Line
Tay Garnett·DirectorMilton Krims·ScreenplayWilliam Wister Haines·ScreenplayWilliam E. Snyder·Director of PhotographyVictor Young·Original Music ComposerRobert Belcher·Editor
Cast
Robert Mitchum·Col. Steve JanowskiAnn Blyth·Mrs. Linda DayWilliam Talman·Col. John ParkerCharles McGraw·Sfc. BakerMargaret Sheridan·Mary ParkerRichard Egan·Capt. RalstonEduard Franz·Dr. Gustav EngstrandRobert Osterloh·Maj. DavisRobert Gist·Maj. CarterAlvin Greenman·Pvt. "Chef" Lane (uncredited)
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 3
Tay Garnett·DirectorLewis J. Rachmil·Second Unit DirectorJohn Francis Murphy·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Milton Krims·ScreenplayWilliam Wister Haines·Screenplay
Camera· 1
William E. Snyder·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Belcher·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Victor Young·Original Music ComposerFrank McWhorter·SoundClem Portman·Sound
Art & Design· 5
Albert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionJack Okey·Art DirectionDarrell Silvera·Set DecorationJohn Sturtevant·Set DecorationMel Berns·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Tay Garnett·ProducerCliff P. Broughton·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 1
Larry Germain·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
50.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI -27%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind One Minute to Zero's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Urgent, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster is split vertically into two main sections. The left side is predominantly white, featuring several stylized, dark blue aircraft or missiles flying d”

Key Elements
AircraftMissilesExplosion
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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