description Earthquake Overview
The 1974 film depicts the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Los Angeles, focusing on individuals attempting to survive amidst widespread destruction. Starring Charlton Heston and Ava Gardner, it portrays the challenges faced by residents following the city’s near-total collapse. The story centers around survival efforts within the ruined metropolis.
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info Earthquake Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1974 |
help Earthquake FAQ
What happens in the 1974 film Earthquake?
The story follows several people trying to survive after a catastrophic earthquake devastates Los Angeles. Charlton Heston and Ava Gardner lead an ensemble that also includes George Kennedy and Lorne Greene. [Universal Pictures](https://www.universalpicturesathome.com/movies/earthquake)
What was Sensurround in Earthquake?
Sensurround was a theatrical sound system that used powerful low-frequency effects to make audiences feel the earthquake. Universal promoted the technology as part of the film's 1974 cinema experience. [Earthquake (1974)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake_%281974_film%29)
How is Earthquake different from The Towering Inferno?
Earthquake spreads its story across a damaged Los Angeles, while the 1974 film The Towering Inferno centers on a fire inside a skyscraper. Both are ensemble disaster films from the same period, but they use very different settings. [Earthquake (1974)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake_%281974_film%29)
Who directed Earthquake and wrote its screenplay?
Mark Robson directed the film, with a screenplay credited to George Fox and Mario Puzo. John Williams composed the score for the Universal Pictures production. [Earthquake (1974)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake_%281974_film%29)
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