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1972 | 100 min | Drama, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With mixed reviews and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for anyone who likes life-or-death stakes every episode and anyone who loves trying to stay one step ahead. Life-and-death stakes, often at a run. Sits nicely alongside The China Syndrome or The Day After.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

An accidental nerve gas leak by the military kills not only a rancher's livestock, but also his son. When he tries to hold the military accountable for their actions, he runs up against a wall of silence.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    Mixed reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by George C. Scott

  • George C. ScottDan Charles Logan
  • Richard BasehartDr. Roy Caldwell
  • Martin SheenMaj. Holliford
  • Barnard HughesDr. Spencer
  • Nicolas BeauvyChris Logan
  • Paul StevensCol. William Franklin
  • Stephen YoungMajor Reintz
  • Kenneth TobeyCol. Alan A. Nickerson
  • Robert WaldenDr. Janeway
  • William JordanMajor Cooper