Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster
“The Deadliest Eruption in US History”
Synopsis
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens was the deadliest in U.S. history. Survivor testimonies and rare images reveal the cataclysms it unleashed.
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Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster (2020) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-27
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Bill Ratner
Narrator
Donald A. Swanson
Self - USGS Volcanologist
Dixy Lee Ray
Self (archive footage)
George Barker
Self - Deputy Sheriff, Skamania Co.
Harry R. Truman
Self (archive footage)
David A. Johnston
Self (archive footage)
Dorothy Stoffel
Self - Geologist
Catherine Hickson
Self - Volcanologist
Jim Scymanky
Self - Survivor
David Crockett
Self - Retired Photojournalist
Jess Hagerman
Self - Helicopter Pilot
Robert Brown Jr.
Self - Survivor
Darald Stebner
Self - Retired U.S. Army Colonel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophie Elwin-Harris
- Original Score
- Alex Stoloff
- Original Title
- Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Off the Fence, National Geographic, Nulight Studios, Disney Character Voices International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophie Elwin-Harris
Alex Stoloff
Will Fewkes
Mike Denny
Sophie Elwin-Harris, Sarah Peat, Lin Lin Ginzberg, Allison Bean, Andrew Zikking
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Elwin-Harris
Director
Will Fewkes
Director of Photography
Sophie Elwin-Harris
Producer
Lin Lin Ginzberg
Producer
Mike Denny
Editor
Alex Stoloff
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster about?
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens was the deadliest in U.S. history. Survivor testimonies and rare images reveal the cataclysms it unleashed.
Who directed Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster?
Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster was directed by Sophie Elwin-Harris.
Who stars in Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster?
The principal cast of Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster includes Bill Ratner, Donald A. Swanson, Dixy Lee Ray, George Barker, Harry R. Truman.
When was Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster released and how long is it?
Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster was composed by Alex Stoloff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster?
Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).