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Ladybug Ladybug

1963-12-23 · 82 min · ★ 6.9

Drama

The teachers and students of a countryside elementary school are thrown into a panic when an air raid siren goes off, warning them of a imminent nuclear attack.

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Directors
Frank Perry
Production companies
Frank Perry Films Inc., United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jane ConnellJane ConnellMrs. Maxton
William DanielsWilliam DanielsMr. Calkins
James FrawleyJames FrawleyTruck Driver
Richard HamiltonRichard HamiltonJoAnn's Father
Kathryn HaysKathryn HaysMrs. Betty Forbes
Jane HoffmanJane HoffmanMrs. Hayworth
Elena KaramDon & Trudy's Mother
Judith LowryJudith LowryLuke's Grandmother
Nancy MarchandNancy MarchandMrs. Andrews
Estelle ParsonsEstelle ParsonsJoAnn's Mother
Doug ChapinGary
Miles ChapinMiles ChapinJoel
Bozo DellPeter
Dianne HigginsJill
Alan HowardLuke
Christopher HowardSteve
David KomoroffDon
Donnie MelvinBrian
Susan MelvinTrudy
Linda MeyerJoAnn

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