Movies and TvShows featuring "civil-defense" theme.
The War Game is a docudrama that depicts the devastating consequences of a nuclear attack on Britain, including widespread destruction, suffering, and the struggle for survival. It explores the physical and psychological effects of a nuclear war, highlighting the controversy surrounding such a catastrophe. The film tackles themes of civil defense, nuclear weapons, and the apocalyptic consequences of a global conflict.
Romero is a biographical drama film that tells the true story of Archbishop Oscar Romero, a prominent figure in El Salvador's history. The movie explores his journey from a conservative priest to a renowned human rights advocate who fought against the oppressive government and social injustice in the country. Despite facing persecution and threats, Romero remains steadfast in his commitment to justice and becomes a symbol of hope for the oppressed citizens.
The Movie Orgy is a comedy documentary that takes a humorous and nostalgic look at the history of television and film. It features clips from various movies and TV shows, including iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Tarzan, and Daffy Duck. The film explores topics such as television history, film history, cultural history, and animation history. It also includes bloopers, satirical elements, and scenes from TV commercials. With a collage-style format, The Movie Orgy blends together different genres and themes in a unique and entertaining way.
Portentously portrays the evacuation of Portland, Oregon, when threatened by a nuclear attack on its state-of-the-art civil defense system.
Made at the height of 'cold war' paranoia, this drama-documentary shows the work of the UK Warning and Monitoring Organisation, who's duties included the issuing of public warnings of any nuclear missile strike and the subsequent fallout.
The Atomic Cafe is a documentary film that focuses on the history and impact of nuclear warfare. It covers topics such as the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the testing of nuclear weapons at Bikini Atoll, the Cold War, and the fear of a nuclear apocalypse. The film uses a mix of archival footage, government propaganda, and humorous clips to examine the culture surrounding the nuclear age.
The dilemmas of a journalist when he accepts a contract to make a Civil Defence film for showing on TV in the event of nuclear war.
Young America is a 1942 American drama film directed by Louis King and written by Samuel G. Engel. The film stars Jane Withers, Jane Darwell, Lynne Roberts, Robert Cornell, William Tracy and Roman Bohnen. The film was released on February 6, 1942, by 20th Century Fox.
A group of neighborhood teenagers discover some suspicious goings-on near a naval base in San Diego, and suspect that a foreign espionage ring is at work trying to find out military secrets.
Story of test pilots at a school that trains new flyers.
A female scientist discovers a missile from outer space heading towards Earth, and she must race against time to stop it before it causes destruction. With the help of a group of scientists and military personnel, they must find a way to destroy the missile before it's too late.
Set in Claverly Village, it follows the fortunes of the Rookebys (Clements) and the ne'r-do-well Appleyards (Williams) from the time of the Normans, 1588, 1804, 1914, and 1940. Made to support morale during the war, its message is basically that you can't suppress the British; they've been there since the beginning; they'll be there to the end.
The lives of several Japanese families are shattered as the USA and the USSR move toward war, Japan finds itself caught in the middle, and Tokyo is ultimately evacuated as the two superpowers invoke the 'nuclear option'.
After an astronaut mysteriously disappears during a space capsule crash, he returns to Earth as a giant murderous creature due to exposure to radiation. The creature goes on a killing spree, terrorizing the countryside and causing chaos. As the body count rises, a team of scientists and military personnel must find a way to stop the creature before it's too late.
Duck and Cover is a short animation film released in 1952 during the Cold War era. It was created to educate children on what to do in the event of a nuclear attack. The film features an anthropomorphic turtle named Bert who teaches schoolchildren the importance of 'ducking and covering' to protect themselves from the effects of a nuclear explosion. The film is part animated and part live-action, and it utilizes catchy songs and colorful visuals to engage its young audience.
A man takes his American freedoms for granted, until he wakes up one morning to find out that the United States Government has been replaced with a Communist system. The basis for this short film, narrated by Jack Webb, is the alleged Soviet re-creation of US communities for the purpose of training infiltrators, spies, and moles.
The near-sighted Mr. McGoo takes his duties as an Air Raid Warden, in the civil-defense, cold-war/iron curtain days of the 1950s, seriously. When he stumbles across the premiere of a new science-fiction movie at a theatre, he thinks his town has just been invaded by outer-space aliens. He takes the on-screen activities as part of the attack and goes through all the civil-defense steps to save the audience.
This short shows how the city of Reading, Pennsylvania would implement civil defense procedures to help residents survive a nuclear attack. Through a network of volunteers, makeshift hospitals would be set up, auxiliary police officers would maintain order, and other elements of the civil defense program would be put in place.
Barney takes his air-raid warden post too seriously, telling first an owl (shining eyes) and then a firefly to put their lights out. The firefly isn't at all happy and keeps pestering Barney. Then Barney finds a huge offender: a cabin that's all lit up. Looks familiar...
Samar is a beautiful girl living with her sisters. When someone tried to exploit her in some illegal activities, Samar decides to volunteer for civil defense. There, she falls in love with one of her colleagues.