After the Shock
“When the earthquake stopped, the madness began.”
Synopsis
On October 17 1989, an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale rocked San Francisco. Presented here are some of the stories of the brave members of the public and emergency services who rescued people who were trapped in the rubble in houses or on the freeway.
Top Cast
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Yaphet Kotto
William McElroy
Scott Valentine
Gerry Shannon
Rue McClanahan
Sherra Cox
Jack Scalia
Jack Thompson
Tuck Milligan
Terry Brown
Richard Anthony Crenna
Patrick Wallace
Paul Ben-Victor
Dr. Steven Brattesani
Michael Clark
Capt. Bob Boudoures
Gary Swanson
Lt. Pete Cornyn
Nicholas Zaninovich
Himself
Charlotte Crossley
Mother with Child
Carlease Burke
Screaming Woman
Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Neighbor
Raleigh Friend
Neighbor
Rai Tasco
Neighbor
John Putch
Doctor
Brian Thompson
Tom
Nancy Linari
Young Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Sherman
- Original Title
- After the Shock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Sherman
Gary Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Sherman
Director
Gary Sherman
Writer
Ben Scott
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About After the Shock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is After the Shock about?
On October 17 1989, an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale rocked San Francisco. Presented here are some of the stories of the brave members of the public and emergency services who rescued people who were trapped in the rubble in houses or on the freeway.
Who directed After the Shock?
After the Shock was directed by Gary Sherman.
Who stars in After the Shock?
The principal cast of After the Shock includes Yaphet Kotto, Scott Valentine, Rue McClanahan, Jack Scalia, Tuck Milligan.
When was After the Shock released and how long is it?
After the Shock was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.