Earthquake
When the big one finally hits L.A.
PG 1974 · 123 min · ★ 6.1 · Action, Drama, Thriller
Various interconnected people struggle to survive when an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude hits Los Angeles, California.
Directed by Mark Robson · Written by Mario Puzo
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Charlton Heston Stewart Graff -
Ava Gardner Remy Royce-Graff -
George Kennedy Sgt. Lew Slade -
Lorne Greene Sam Royce -
Geneviève Bujold Denise Marshall -
Richard Roundtree Miles Quade -
Marjoe Gortner Jody -
Barry Sullivan Dr. Willis Stockle -
Lloyd Nolan Dr. James Vance -
Victoria Principal Rosa Amici -
Walter Matthau Drunk -
Monica Lewis Barbara
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