The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
“There is no safe harbor, there is no escape... L.A.'s worst fear has just become a reality.”
Synopsis
After a series of small tremors in Los Angeles, Dr. Clare Winslow, a local seismologist, pinpoints the exact location and time of when the long awaited earthquake--"The Big One"--will strike southern California. With this information, she must battle city officials to release this information to the general public. Also, she hopes that her family is out of harms way when the quake strikes. Subplots show how other families and people cope with the the tremors that strike before the impending "Big One."
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The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) TV Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-30
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Joanna Kerns
Dr. Clare Winslow
Dan Lauria
Steve Winslow
Bonnie Bartlett
Anita Parker
Lindsay Frost
Laurie Parker
Alan Autry
Matt
Joe Spano
Chad Spaulding
Holly Fields
Heather Winslow
Brock Peters
David Motubu
Stephen Elliott
Owen
Robert Ginty
Warren Cates
Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Roy Bryant
Silvana Gallardo
Sonia
Michael T. Weiss
Larry, the Mayor's City Official Aide
Charles Siebert
Mayor Frank Baldwin
Richard Herd
Ray Goodrich
J. Kenneth Campbell
Todd Harris
Richard Masur
Kevin Conrad
Ed Begley Jr.
Jerry Soloway
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Elikann
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bast, Paul Huson
- Original Title
- The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Von Zerneck Sertner Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Elikann
William Bast, Paul Huson
Frank von Zerneck, Robert M. Sertner, Susan Weber-Gold
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Elikann
Director
Jeff Imada
Stunt Coordinator
William Bast
Writer
Paul Huson
Writer
Susan Weber-Gold
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Great Los Angeles Earthquake about?
After a series of small tremors in Los Angeles, Dr. Clare Winslow, a local seismologist, pinpoints the exact location and time of when the long awaited earthquake--"The Big One"--will strike southern California. With this information, she must battle city officials to release this information to the general public. Also, she hopes that her family is out of harms way when the quake strikes. Subplots show how other families and people cope with the the tremors that strike before the impending "Big One."
Who directed The Great Los Angeles Earthquake?
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake was directed by Larry Elikann.
Who stars in The Great Los Angeles Earthquake?
The principal cast of The Great Los Angeles Earthquake includes Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Bonnie Bartlett, Lindsay Frost, Alan Autry.
When was The Great Los Angeles Earthquake released and how long is it?
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Los Angeles Earthquake?
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).