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.
Starring
Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, William Talman
Box Office
$1.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
One Minute to Zero earned $1.6M against a $2.2M budget.
Year context
One Minute to Zero was released 74 years ago in 1952.
One Minute to Zero is a War, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (10)
Robert Mitchum
Col. Steve Janowski
Ann Blyth
Mrs. Linda Day
William Talman
Col. John Parker
Charles McGraw
Sfc. Baker
Margaret Sheridan
Mary Parker
Richard Egan
Capt. Ralston
Eduard Franz
Dr. Gustav Engstrand
Robert Osterloh
Maj. Davis
Robert Gist
Maj. Carter
AG
Alvin Greenman
Pvt. "Chef" Lane (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$2.2M
Budget
$1.6M
Revenue
-27%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (18 votes)
Budget
$2,181,000
Box Office
$1,600,000
Profit
$-581,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is One Minute to Zero 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.
How long is One Minute to Zero?
One Minute to Zero has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in One Minute to Zero?
The cast of One Minute to Zero includes Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, William Talman, Charles McGraw, Margaret Sheridan.
How much did One Minute to Zero make at the box office?
One Minute to Zero earned $1,600,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,181,000.
What is the rating of One Minute to Zero?
One Minute to Zero has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 18 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
War
Drama
Romance