Dante's Peak

– Volcanologist Harry Dalton comes to the sleepy town of Dante's Peak to investigate the recent rumbli..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 48 Minutes
Release Year:
1997
Dante's Peak (1997)

Volcanologist Harry Dalton comes to the sleepy town of Dante's Peak to investigate the recent rumblings of the dormant volcano the burg is named for. Before long, his worst fears are realized when a massive eruption hits, and immediately, Harry, the mayor and the townspeople find themselves fighting for their lives amid a catastrophic nightmare.

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Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
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Dante's Peak (1997) - Trailer

Release Date:

07 Feb 1997

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Roger Donaldson

Writer:

Leslie Bohem

Main Actors:

Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, Jamie Renée Smith, Jeremy Foley

Plot:

Volcanologist Harry Dalton and mayor Rachel Wando of Dante's Peak try to convince the city council and the other volcanologists that the volcano right above Dante's peak is indeed dangerous. People's safety is being set against economical interests.

Awards:

4 wins.

Production:

Universal Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
24%
Metacritic:
43%