Disaster
“SKY-HIGH Excitement!”
Synopsis
A construction worker wanted by the authorities is vindicated by virtue of his heroism when an airplane crashes into a skyscraper.
Top Cast
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Richard Denning
Bill Wyatt
Trudy Marshall
Jerry Hansford
Damian O'Flynn
Detective Dearborn
Will Wright
Pop Hansford
James Millican
Sam Payne
Jack Lambert
Frosty Davenport
Jonathan Hale
Police Commissioner Jerome
Bess Flowers
Lanai Club Guest (uncredited)
Emory Parnell
Father Mulvaney (uncredited)
Glenn Strange
Foreman Davis (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William H. Pine
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Ahearn
- Original Score
- Harry Lubin
- Original Title
- Disaster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William H. Pine
Thomas Ahearn
Harry Lubin
Ellis W. Carter
Howard A. Smith
William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
William H. Pine
Director
Thomas Ahearn
Writer
William H. Pine
Producer
William C. Thomas
Producer
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Howard A. Smith
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Disaster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Disaster about?
A construction worker wanted by the authorities is vindicated by virtue of his heroism when an airplane crashes into a skyscraper.
Who directed Disaster?
Disaster was directed by William H. Pine.
Who stars in Disaster?
The principal cast of Disaster includes Richard Denning, Trudy Marshall, Damian O'Flynn, Will Wright, James Millican.
When was Disaster released and how long is it?
Disaster was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Disaster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Disaster was composed by Harry Lubin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Disaster?
Disaster holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).