St. Helens
“Dramatization of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.”
Synopsis
Centers on the events leading up to the cataclysmic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington, with the story beginning on the day volcanic activity started on March 20, 1980, and ending on the day of the eruption, May 18, 1980.
Top Cast
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Art Carney
Harry Truman
David Huffman
David Jackson
Cassie Yates
Linda Steele
Albert Salmi
Clyde Whittaker
Ron O'Neal
Otis Kaylor
Tim Thomerson
Sheriff Wayne Temple
Bill McKinney
Kilpatrick
Redmond Gleeson
Hendricks
Nehemiah Persoff
Mr. Ellison
Brendan Burns
David Crockett
Henry Darrow
Lloyd Wagner
Danny Chambers
Col. Arnholt
Biff Manard
Dr. Romarantin
Joseph Benti
Newscaster
Clark Christiansen
Reeder
Frank Ellis
Schmitty
Sean Abbott
Chad
Denny Arnold
Curry
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1982
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest Pintoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Bellwood, Larry Ferguson
- Original Score
- Goblin, Fabio Pignatelli, Antonio Marangolo, Agostino Marangolo, Maurizio Guarini
- Original Title
- St. Helens
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Davis-Panzer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest Pintoff
Peter Bellwood, Larry Ferguson, Michael T. Murphy, Larry Sturholm
Goblin, Fabio Pignatelli, Antonio Marangolo, Agostino Marangolo, Maurizio Guarini
Jacques Haitkin
George Berndt
William N. Panzer, Michael T. Murphy, Peter S. Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Pintoff
Director
Peter Bellwood
Screenplay
George Berndt
Editor
William N. Panzer
Producer
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Doris Bettencourt
Costume Design
Larry Ferguson
Screenplay
Peter S. Davis
Producer
BJ Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Goblin
Original Music Composer
Fabio Pignatelli
Original Music Composer
Antonio Marangolo
Original Music Composer
Agostino Marangolo
Original Music Composer
Maurizio Guarini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Helens
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is St. Helens about?
Centers on the events leading up to the cataclysmic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington, with the story beginning on the day volcanic activity started on March 20, 1980, and ending on the day of the eruption, May 18, 1980.
Who directed St. Helens?
St. Helens was directed by Ernest Pintoff.
Who stars in St. Helens?
The principal cast of St. Helens includes Art Carney, David Huffman, Cassie Yates, Albert Salmi, Ron O'Neal.
When was St. Helens released and how long is it?
St. Helens was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for St. Helens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for St. Helens was composed by Goblin, Fabio Pignatelli, Antonio Marangolo, Agostino Marangolo, Maurizio Guarini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for St. Helens?
St. Helens holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).