The Hurricane of '38
Synopsis
In September of 1938, a great storm rose up on the coast of West Africa and began making its way across the Atlantic Ocean. The National Weather Bureau learned about it from merchant ships at sea and predicted it would blow itself out at Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, as such storms usually did. Within 24 hours, the storm ripped into the New England shore with enough fury to set off seismographs in Sitka, Alaska. Traveling at a shocking 60 miles per hour -- three times faster than most tropical storms -- it was astonishingly swift and powerful, with peak wind gusts up to 186 mph. Over 600 people were killed, most by drowning. Another hundred were never found. Property damage was estimated at $400 million -- over 8,000 homes were destroyed, 6,000 boats wrecked or damaged.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Lennon, Michael Epstein
- Original Score
- Michael Bacon
- Original Title
- The Hurricane of '38
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Lennon Documentary Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Lennon, Michael Epstein
Michael Bacon
Gregory Andracke, Tom Hurwitz, Jean de Segonzac
Ken Eluto
Thomas Lennon, Michael Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Lennon
Writer
Thomas Lennon
Producer
Gregory Andracke
Director of Photography
Ken Eluto
Editor
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Michael Epstein
Writer
Michael Epstein
Producer
Jean de Segonzac
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Hurricane of '38 about?
In September of 1938, a great storm rose up on the coast of West Africa and began making its way across the Atlantic Ocean. The National Weather Bureau learned about it from merchant ships at sea and predicted it would blow itself out at Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, as such storms usually did. Within 24 hours, the storm ripped into the New England shore with enough fury to set off seismographs in Sitka, Alaska. Traveling at a shocking 60 miles per hour -- three times faster than most tropical storms -- it was astonishingly swift and powerful, with peak wind gusts up to 186 mph. Over 600 people were killed, most by drowning. Another hundred were never found. Property damage was estimated at $400 million -- over 8,000 homes were destroyed, 6,000 boats wrecked or damaged.
Who directed The Hurricane of '38?
The Hurricane of '38 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Hurricane of '38?
The principal cast of The Hurricane of '38 includes David McCullough.
When was The Hurricane of '38 released and how long is it?
The Hurricane of '38 was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hurricane of '38?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hurricane of '38 was composed by Michael Bacon.