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Earthquake

1974-11-15 · 123 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Drama · Thriller

Various interconnected people struggle to survive when an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude hits Los Angeles, California.

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Directors
Mark Robson
Production companies
Universal Pictures, The Filmakers Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,000,000
Revenue
USD 79,666,653

Top Cast

Charlton HestonCharlton HestonStewart Graff
Ava GardnerAva GardnerRemy Royce-Graff
George KennedyGeorge KennedySgt. Lew Slade
Lorne GreeneLorne GreeneSam Royce
Geneviève BujoldGeneviève BujoldDenise Marshall
Richard RoundtreeRichard RoundtreeMiles Quade
Marjoe GortnerMarjoe GortnerJody
Barry SullivanBarry SullivanDr. Willis Stockle
Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanDr. James Vance
Victoria PrincipalVictoria PrincipalRosa Amici
Walter MatthauWalter MatthauDrunk
Monica LewisMonica LewisBarbara
Gabriel DellGabriel DellSal
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Chavez
Lloyd GoughLloyd GoughBill Cameron
John RandolphJohn RandolphLos Angeles Mayor
Kip NivenKip NivenWalter Russell
Scott HylandsScott HylandsAsst. Caretaker
Tiger WilliamsCorry
Donald MoffatDonald MoffatDr. Harvey Johnson

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