Description

Earthquake | DVD

Product Information

UPC: 5050582238983
Product Type: DVD
Region: 2 PAL DVD
Made In: Hungary
Audio: English 4.1
Subtitles: English HOH, Hungarian, Arabic, Czech, Romanian, Turkish, Greek
Total Runtime: 117 minutes

Overview

Earthquake is a 1974 American ensemble disaster drama film directed and produced by Mark Robson. The film portrays the struggle for survival after a catastrophic earthquake devastates the city of Los Angeles, California.

The story kicks off with the morning of the earthquake, as former USC football player Stewart Graff (Charlton Heston) finds himself entangled in personal dramas while a natural disaster looms. He has a complicated relationship with his wife, Remy (Ava Gardner), and interacts with various characters, including police officer Lou Slade (George Kennedy) and actress Denise Marshall (Geneviève Bujold). As the earthquake strikes, their lives intertwine amidst the chaos and destruction, leading to moments of heroism and tragedy.

Product Features

Format & Dimensions: DVD
Audio Options: English 4.1
Subtitles: Multiple languages available
Total Runtime: 117 minutes
Region Code: 2 PAL, suitable for European DVD players
Genre: Disaster / Drama

Interesting Facts

Disaster Film Genre: "Earthquake" is part of the disaster film genre that was popular in the 1970s, characterized by its ensemble cast and focus on a catastrophic event.
Music Score: The film's score was composed by John Williams, known for his iconic film scores, adding a dramatic layer to the film's intense moments.
Cultural Impact: The film was one of the first to use the "Sensurround" sound system, enhancing the experience of the earthquake effects for audiences.