Disaster on the Coastliner
Synopsis
A deranged engineer, bent on revenge for the deaths of his wife and daughter, sets two passenger trains on a collision course, and con-man William Shatner puts his life on the line to ward off the crash.
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ABC Movie Disaster on the Coastliner 1979 TV opening
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-31
Top Cast
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Lloyd Bridges
Al Mitchell
Raymond Burr
Estes Hill
Robert Fuller
Matt Leigh
Pat Hingle
John Marsh
E.G. Marshall
Roy Snyder
Yvette Mimieux
Paula Harvey
William Shatner
Stuart Peters
Paul L. Smith
Jim Waterman / Victor Prescott
Arthur Malet
Southbound Conductor
Harry Caesar
Northbound Conductor
Jacque Lynn Colton
Mrs. Shanks
Lane Smith
John Carlson
Sandy McPeak
Hennessey
Virginia Kiser
Irmanda
Rockne Tarkington
Jefferson
Michael Pataki
Tate
Peter Jason
LeBoux
Peter MacLean
Hennessey
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard C. Sarafian
- Screenplay & Story
- David Ambrose
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- Disaster on the Coastliner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Filmways TV Productions, Moonlight Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard C. Sarafian
David Ambrose
Gerald Fried
Fred J. Koenekamp
Robert Florio
Frank von Zerneck
Department Leadership Roster
Richard C. Sarafian
Director
David Ambrose
Writer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Robert Florio
Editor
Frank von Zerneck
Producer
Louie Elias
Stunt Coordinator
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Disaster on the Coastliner
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What is Disaster on the Coastliner about?
A deranged engineer, bent on revenge for the deaths of his wife and daughter, sets two passenger trains on a collision course, and con-man William Shatner puts his life on the line to ward off the crash.
Who directed Disaster on the Coastliner?
Disaster on the Coastliner was directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
Who stars in Disaster on the Coastliner?
The principal cast of Disaster on the Coastliner includes Lloyd Bridges, Raymond Burr, Robert Fuller, Pat Hingle, E.G. Marshall.
When was Disaster on the Coastliner released and how long is it?
Disaster on the Coastliner was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Disaster on the Coastliner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Disaster on the Coastliner was composed by Gerald Fried.