Earthquake (film)

1974 film directed by Mark Robson

Earthquake is a 1974 American disaster film about a catastrophic earthquake that destroys the city of Los Angeles, California.

The Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, California. Exterior with lines waiting to see Earthquake, beginning November 15, 1974.
First movie release at Hollywood.
Directed by Mark Robson. Screenplay by George Fox, Mario Puzo.
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Remy Royce-Graff

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  • You know, if it wasn't 7:30 in the morning, I would have a drink.

Sgt. Lew Slade

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  • Earthquakes bring out the worst in some people.

Dialogue

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[first lines]
Remy Royce-Graff: God damn it!
Stewart Graff: Your last words to me last night; your first word in the morning. Ever thought about expanding your vocabulary?

Dr. Stockle:You forecasted an earthquake in the 3 to 4 point range this morning. We HAD an earthquake in the 3 to 4 point range this morning. I'm impressed.
Walter Russell:Thank you sir.
Dr. Stockle:However, isn't that rather slender evidence for predicting a catastrophe?

Mayor Lewis: The governor and I aren't even in the same party. If this turns out to be a false alarm, he'll make me out to be the biggest fool west of the Mississippi.
Dr. Stockle: Second biggest. I'll top the list.

[last lines]
Dr. James Vance: This used to be a helluva town, officer.
Sgt. Lew Slade: Yeah...

Trivia

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This movie was on the television in the background during the collapse of the Colombian buy in the movie Scarface (1983).

Taglines

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  • An event...
  • When the big one finally hits L.A.

Cast

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