USA,
1974, 122 min
(TV version: 152 min)
Directed by:
Mark RobsonCinematography:
Philip H. LathropComposer:
John WilliamsCast:
Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene, Geneviève Bujold, Richard Roundtree, Marjoe Gortner, Barry Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan (more)Plots(1)
This prime example of the Seventies cycle of disaster movies centres on the repercussions of a massive earthquake that rips Los Angeles apart. Amongst those attempting to restore order are construction engineer Stewart Graff (Charlton Heston) and streetwise cop Lew Slade (George Kennedy), whilst construction company owner Sam Royce (Lorne Greene) struggles to escape from his own devastated building. (Final Cut Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1975 - Best Sound Mixing
- 1975 - Philip H. Lathrop (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1975 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1975 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1975 - Best Soundtrack
Golden Globes
- 1975 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1975 - John Williams (Best Original Score)