Moscow’s Missile vs. Manhattan: Fears about Sputnik’s capabilities prompt the U.S. to send agent John Manston undercover into Soviet territory. Teaming with operative Tanya, they discover the satellite has mapped New York City for a devastating strike. Their mission to sabotage the missile program collapses, leaving Manhattan’s fate dependent on a faltering defense network.
Original Title: Rocket Attack U.S.A. (1960) | AKA: Five Minutes to Zero
⭐️ STARRING
John McKay – John Manston
Monica Davis – Tanya
Phillip St. George – General Walker
Edward Czerniuk – Dr. Hemlock
Daniel Kern – George White
Art Metrano – Truck Driver
🎬 CREW
Written and directed by Barry Mahon
Cinematography by Mike Tabb
Available with Audio Commentary: go to ⚙️ Select "English Descriptive" from the Audio options
Featuring C. Courtney Joyner, and Mark Jordan Legan (Film Freaks Forever podcast)
Black & white version: https://youtu.be/rysX2mJmveA
🎯 WHY WATCH?
☢️ Atomic Age Anxiety • 🎭 Cult Classic Gold • 📺 MST3K Royalty
Barry Mahon weaponizes Cold War jitters with cardboard missiles and deadpan spies!
a masterclass in budget filmmaking that’ll detonate your funny bone 💥
Celebrated by bad-cinema connoisseurs
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🎬 Cold War Cinema • 🕰️ Vintage Thriller • 🤣 So-Bad-It’s-Good
