The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake

– After a series of small tremors in Los Angeles, Dr. Clare Winslow, a local seismologist, pinpoints t..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 46 Minutes
Release Year:
1990
Original Name:
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) - Also known as The Great Los Angeles Earthquake

After a series of small tremors in Los Angeles, Dr. Clare Winslow, a local seismologist, pinpoints the exact location and time of when the long awaited earthquake--"The Big One"--will strike southern California. With this information, she must battle city officials to release this information to the general public. Also, she hopes that her family is out of harms way when the quake strikes. Subplots show how other families and people cope with the the tremors that strike before the impending "Big One."

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Producing Country:
USA
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The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) - Trailer

Release Date:

11 Nov 1990

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-PG – Parental Guidance is recommended

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Programs rated TV-PG may contain some material that parents or guardians may find inappropriate for younger children. Programs assigned a TV-PG rating may include some inappropriate language, very little sexual content, suggestive dialogue, and/or moderate violence.

Director:

Larry Elikann

Writer:

William Bast (story), Paul Huson (story), William Bast (teleplay), Paul Huson (teleplay), Michael Petryni (teleplay), William Bast, Paul Huson

Main Actors:

Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Bonnie Bartlett, Lindsay Frost

Plot:

After a series of small tremors in Los Angeles, Dr. Clare Winslow, a local seismologist, pinpoints the exact location and time of when the long awaited earthquake--"The Big One"--will strike southern California. With this information, she must battle city officials to release this information to the general public. Also, she hopes that her family is out of harms way when the quake strikes. Subplots show how other families and people cope with the the tremors that strike before the impending "Big One."

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Von Zerneck-Sertner Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10