Pacific Blackout

Pacific Blackout

Anything and everything can---and does happen---in the most timely drama you have ever thrilled to!

NR 1941 · 76 min · ★ 6.6 · Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Drama

Falsely convicted of murder, young Robert Draper escapes custody during a practice blackout drill. Under cover of darkness, Draper hopes to find the real killer, who turns out to be a member of a Nazi sabotage ring. Completed shortly before America entered WW2.

Directed by Ralph Murphy · Written by Lester Cole

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