Earthquake (1974)
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Los Angeles is the natural site for a film about earthquakes: they happen there frequently, and the landscape is familiar to moviegoers from thousands of films. A huge number of ongoing vignettes which include cameos from numerous celebrities and stars are tied together by the ongoing efforts of architect Graff (Charleton Heston) to rescue his estranged spoiled-rich-girl wife (Ava Gardner), while helping out with the ongoing rescue efforts taking place around him and while trying to determine what has happened to his mistress Denise (Genvieve Bujold). The rumbling sound effect designed for this film (Sensurround) won a "Best Sound" Oscar for the film in 1975. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Starring:
- Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, (more)
- Director(s):
- Mark Robson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Earthquake
Los Angeles is the natural site for a film about earthquakes: they happen there frequently, and the landscape is familiar to moviegoers from thousands of films. A huge number of ongoing vignettes which include cameos from numerous celebrities and stars are tied together by the ongoing efforts of architect Graff (Charleton Heston) to rescue his estranged spoiled-rich-girl wife (Ava Gardner), while helping out with the ongoing rescue efforts taking place around him and while trying to determine what has happened to his mistress Denise (Genvieve Bujold). The rumbling sound effect designed for this film (Sensurround) won a "Best Sound" Oscar for the film in 1975. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 122 mins
Complete Cast of Earthquake
- Charlton Heston - Graff
- George Kennedy - Patrolman Slade
- Geneviève Bujold - Denise
- Scott Hylands - Assistant Dam Caretaker
- Alan Vint - Ralph
- Jesse Vint - Buck
- John Elerick - Carl Reeds
- Gene Dynarski - Dam Caretaker
- Monica Lewis - Royce's Secretary
- Lloyd Nolan - Dr. Vance
- Alexander Brown - Pool Player
- Michael Richardson - Sandy
- Donald Moffat - Dr. Harvey Johnson
- George Murdock - Colonel
- Dave Morick - Technician
- Bob Cunningham - Dr. Frank Ames
- Gabriel Dell - Miles's Manager
- Barry Sullivan - Dr. Stockle
- Ava Gardner - Remy Graff
- Lorne Greene - Royce
- Richard Roundtree - Miles
- John Dennis - Brawny Foreman
- Victoria Principal - Rosa
- Lloyd Gough - Cameron
- Marjoe Gortner - Jody
- Walter Matthau - Drunk
- John Randolph - Mayor
- Robert Gravage - Farmer Mr. Griggs
- Tiger Williams - Corry Marshall
- Kip Niven - Assistant Seismologist
- Inez Pedroza - Laura
- Tim Herbert - Man
- John S. Ragin - Chief Inspector
- Pedro Armendariz, Jr. - Slade's Partner
- H.B. Haggerty - Pool Player
- Director(s):
- Mark Robson
- Writer(s):
- George Fox, Mario Puzo
- Producer(s):
- Mark Robson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language, Suitable for Children, Violence)
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure
- 1974 - National Board of Review - Special Citation
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