Seven Days to Noon 1950
"A Boulting Bros. Thriller With a Difference!"
Dive into the gripping tension of *Seven Days to Noon (1950)*, a chilling thriller directed by Roy Boulting that explores the specter of nuclear anxiety in post-war Britain.
Director: Roy Boulting
Cast
Barry Jones
Professor John Malcolm Francis Willingdon
André Morell
Superintendent G.W. Folland
Olive Sloane
Goldie Phillips
Sheila Manahan
Ann Willingdon
Hugh Cross
Stephen Lane
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Emily Georgina Peckett
Ronald Adam
Arthur Lytton, the Prime Minister
Marie Ney
Mrs. Willingdon
Joss Ackland
Station Policeman
Marianne Stone
Woman in Phone Box
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seven Days to Noon (1950) about?
This taut thriller follows Professor Willingdon, a nuclear physicist who steals a warhead and threatens to detonate it in London unless the British government agrees to disarmament. As a Scotland Yard detective hunts him down, Willingdon's estranged daughter races to stop him before time runs out.
Who directed Seven Days to Noon?
Roy Boulting, known for his sharp, socially conscious filmmaking, directed *Seven Days to Noon*.
Who stars in Seven Days to Noon?
The film features a standout cast led by Barry Jones as Professor Willingdon, with André Morell, Olive Sloane, Sheila Manahan, and Joan Hickson rounding out the principal roles.
Is Seven Days to Noon (1950) worth watching?
While it's unrated on IMDb, *Seven Days to Noon* is a gripping Cold War thriller that holds up remarkably well for its time. Its tense narrative, ethical dilemmas, and strong performances make it a compelling watch for fans of suspenseful, thought-provoking cinema.
How long is Seven Days to Noon?
The film runs for 94 minutes.
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About Seven Days to Noon (1950) — A Cold War Thriller That Keeps You on the Edge Until the Last Second
Dive into the gripping tension of *Seven Days to Noon (1950)*, a chilling thriller directed by Roy Boulting that explores the specter of nuclear anxiety in post-war Britain.
When a brilliant but tormented Professor Willingdon steals a deadly warhead, he issues an ultimatum to the British government: disarmament or face annihilation in seven days. As Detective Folland of Scotland Yard races against time to track down the fugitive scientist, Willingdon's own daughter, Ann, steps into the fray, desperate to reason with her father before his radical act unleashes catastrophe. Boulting crafts a suspenseful, morally charged narrative that blends the claustrophobic dread of a ticking clock with the human cost of ideological extremism. With Barry Jones delivering a haunting performance as the conflicted professor, the film delivers a timely and unsettling commentary on the fragility of peace in an age of unprecedented destruction.
