Panic in Year Zero (1962) - Milland

Plot:  After seeing LA destroyed in a nuclear attack, an average family must fight to survive.
Stars:  Ray Milland,  Jean Hagen,  Frankie Avalon.

Best Quote:
Ann: Intelligent people don't just turn their backs on the rest of the world!
Harry: Under these conditions, intelligent people will be the first to try.

A low-budget "B" movie, Panic in Year Zero is a guilty pleasure of mine.  Its not really a movie about nuclear holocaust, but the breakdown of civilized society.  The first half is the  best as the family adjusts to the new situation and tries to escape the tidal wave of LA refugees. Later, it becomes more exploitative as the lawless "crazies" show up.  How exploitative? Well, lets just say no female is safe. Milland (who also directed) is excellent as the controlling Dad, while Hagen is good as the wife in denial.  Frankie Avalon, Milland's son (!),  shows some acting ability. Summary:  Its not Shakespeare, but its an entertaining 93 minutes. A well-done survivalist tale.