"Atomic Attack" (1954) Amazing Cold War Nuclear War TV-Movie

On May 18, 1954, The Motorola Television Hour presented Atomic Attack, a gripping portrayal of a suburban family struggling to survive after a nuclear bomb is dropped on U.S. soil. Fifty miles away from a decimated New York City, the Mitchell family are trapped inside their house, with looters and poisonous radioactive fallout right outside their door. As the hours drag on, their nerves are stretched to the breaking point...as they realize that not all of them will survive this holocaust. Atomic Attack was produced in conjunction with the Office of Civil Defense, and opens with the disclaimer, "The happenings that will now follow on your screen might be taking place in a suburban community some 50 miles from New York...but are entirely fictitious, of course." Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ralph Nelson ("Requiem for a Heavyweight," "Lilies of the Field," "Charly") and features an all-star cast including versatile actress Phyllis Thaxter (Clark Kent's adopted mother in "Superman: The Movie"), Patty McCormack ("The Bad Seed "(1956), and a young Walter Matthau! 🇺🇸👕🎖️** Find All Of Our Exclusive Patriotic & History-Oriented Merchandise Here - Every Sale Supports The Channel And Keeps Us "On The Air": https://teespring.com/stores/lionhear... Even more Historically Nerdy Products can be found here! https://lionheartfilmworks.etsy.com ☕ If you appreciate our content and want to support us further, direct donations are always welcome at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lionheart PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, CLICK THE 'BELL' ICON FOR ALERTS ON NEW CONTENT - AND SHARE THIS VIDEO TO HELP US GROW AND KEEP HISTORY HAPPENING! Some other videos you might like on our Channel: 400 Evolution of the United States Army Uniform:    • Evolution of the United States Army Unifor...   Sergeant Alvin York - Oct. 8th 1918 Medal Of Honor Moment:    • Sergeant Alvin York - Oct. 8th 1918 Medal ...   "Civil War Firearms: The Guns of North & South" Full Documentary:    • "Civil War Firearms: The Guns of North & S...   "The Story of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: 100 Years of Honor" - Special Edition:    • "The Story of the Tomb of the Unknown Sold...   "Civil War Uniforms of Blue & Grey - The Evolution" Volume 1:    • "Civil War Uniforms of Blue & Grey - The E...   #lionheartfilmworks #militaryhistory #coldwarhistory