Action,Drama,Thriller
United States of America
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Earthquake was directed by Mark Robson and produced by Jennings Lang. The film starred a cast of well-known actors including Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene, Geneviève Bujold, Richard Roundtree, Marjoe Gortner, Barry Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan, Victoria Principal, and Walter Matthau.
The film follows various interconnected characters and their struggles to survive in the aftermath of a 9.9 magnitude earthquake that strikes Los Angeles. The earthquake causes mass destruction and chaos, with buildings collapsing and fires raging throughout the city.
Charlton Heston plays Stewart Graff, an engineer who becomes stranded in the city and is tasked with rescuing his estranged wife Remy (played by Gardner) from a collapsed building. Meanwhile, Sgt. Lew Slade (played by Kennedy), a tough cop, tries to maintain order in the city while dealing with his own personal issues.
The film includes stunning visual effects and a memorable score composed by John Williams. Earthquake was notable for its use of Sensurround, a low-frequency sound system that was used to create realistic and intense earthquake tremors in theaters.
Despite mixed critical reviews, Earthquake was a commercial success and grossed over $79 million at the worldwide box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of 1974. The film's success led to a resurgence in disaster films in the 1970s, including films such as The Towering Inferno and Airport 1975.
