Film
Earthquake
1974· PG· 2h 3m· Action· Drama· Thriller
“When the big one finally hits L.A.”
Earthquake (1974) encapsulates the urban apocalypse through the lens of a cataclysmic seismic event in Los Angeles. Director Mark Robson orchestrates a tapestry of human drama, where survival instincts and societal fractures converge. Amidst crumbling landmarks and escalating chaos, a diverse ensemble navigates personal crises and communal resilience. The film's relentless intensity mirrors the earthquake's inexorable force, transforming familiar cityscapes into a maelstrom of destruction and human frailty.
1974-11-15
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Key Crew
DirectorMark Robson
WriterGeorge Fox
ProducerBernard Donnenfeld
Director of PhotographyPhilip H. Lathrop
Original Music ComposerJohn Williams
EditorDorothy Spencer
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Details
Released1974-11-15
Runtime2h 3m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosUniversal Pictures · The Filmakers Group
Budget$7M
Box office$80M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.1/10 · 367 votes
Original languageen
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