November 1 technicolor ceases its legendary dyetransfer. The disaster film trend reached a zenith in 1974 with the combined releases of airport 1975 the first airport sequel, earthquake and the towering inferno. It is for the 1974 irwin allen type disaster movie filmed in sensurround, earthquake. The process was intended for subsequent use and was adopted for four more films, midway 1976, rollercoaster 1977, the theatrical version. Earthquake scene earthquake 1974 charlton heston, ava gardner. City of perpetual cinematic destruction from earthquake to the day after tomorrow, why have filmmakers always loved demolishing l. Just like in a godzilla film, the success of a disaster movie is in scale of destruction. High resolution official theatrical movie poster for earthquake 1974.
As an earthquake causing death, destruction and wreak havoc. Contrary to popular belief, these additional scenes were not leftover footage from the original 1974 theatrical release rather, the footage was filmed almost three years later by nbc to expand the film. Either way, i can only imagine my boredom waiting for the quake to finally hit. June 20 chinatown, directed by roman polanski and featured jack nicholson, faye dunaway, and john huston, is released to worldwide critical acclaim. Earthquake samurai shodown, a fictional character in the video game series samurai shodown. Not only does it have the longest quake ever recorded as scott said it just goes on and on but they also threw in dangerous aftershocks, a sadistic national guardsman who shoots down innocent civilians in cold blood, citizens trapped in a.
If, as in this film, we spend an interminable first hour building up the relationships between characters then that disaster better be spectacular. The plot concerns the struggle for survival after a catastrophic earthquake destroys most of the city of. Look at the top of the frame and you will see the airbag shooting our from under it. However, what i couldnt figure out is when the quake started, why did they. When earthquake was filmed in 1974, lorne was 59, ava was 52 and moses, born in 1924, was 50. Glendale freeway, glendale, california, usa eb sr4nb sr2 interchange. Ben affleck and liv tyler give the movie some romance while bruce willis brings the kickass. Events which occurred in remote areas will be excluded from the list as they wouldnt have generated significant media interest. Jul 04, 20 earthquake was the summer of 74 blockbuster. Earthquake original 1sheet movie poster charlton heston. Not only does it have the longest quake ever recorded as scott said it just goes on and on but they also threw in dangerous aftershocks, a sadistic national guardsman who shoots down innocent civilians in cold blood, citizens trapped in a burning. This impressive quake has an awesome and destructive power enhanced by the sensorround sound. The disaster movie absolutely reached its zenith in 1974 and earthquake marks its epicenter. A place for any and all fans of the 1974 film earthquake, disaster movie devotees and film fans in general.
Film titleyear and description of disaster film scene. Since lorne was born in 1915, and ava was born in 1922, that means lorne was only seven years old when he fathered ava. Airport 1970 this was the grandfather of them all adapted from the 1968 novel by arthur hailey, and filmed on a largescale with an allstar cast. The day the earth moved 1974 in this tv movie, folks taking aerial photos of. Decent disaster film, earthquake continues the tradition of disaster films that became so popular during the early 70s, except now its an earthquake that its the disaster, and it is a film that. The japanese movie was also released under the title megaforce 7. Steve mcqueen and paul newman vied for top billing supposedly even insisting on the same number of lines of dialogue each and the films credits solve the problem with diagonal billing. Earthquake 1974 i vividly remember this coming out in theatres, but not sure if i saw it there or as a special twonight t. The impressive cast cannot save this passable film, at all. Nov 10, 2011 the jennings lang production of earthquake 1974 music by john williams. See the full list of earthquake cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. After two women fall to their death a man is left hanging on a girder, but falls onto a giant piece of glass. Events which occurred in remote areas will be excluded from the list. Earthquake this is my first set of photos of locations.
Lower magnitude events are included if they have caused death, injury or damage. Acceptable disaster movie paced in fits and starts with a great cast, though a little wasted. In the office tower after the quake there is a panic and workers rush down the stairs only to find them fallen away. The only leftover footage from the original theatrical release is a brief scene between victoria principal and reb brown. A earthquake is a 1974 american disaster film that achieved huge boxoffice success, continuing the disaster film genre of the 1970s where recognizable allstar casts attempt to survive life or death situations. Earthquake 1974 film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Released in the united states on november 15, 1974, earthquake would become the third highestgrossing film of the year. Filmed in the summer of 2005 in montreal with nearby mont tremblay standing in for an idaho ski resort, it focused on a massive earthquake that triggered volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and over. Stage 50 was constructed for the attraction its not one of universals soundstages. New york street, backlot, universal studios 100 universal city plaza, universal city, california, usa. Earthquake screening program charlton heston genevieve bujold. During the remainder of the 1970s, heston appeared in two very popular disaster movies contributing lead roles in the far fetched airport 1975 1974, plus in the star laden earthquake 1974, filmed in sensoround low bass speakers were installed in selected theaters to simulate the earthquake rumblings on screen to movie audiences. The film opens on stewart graff charleton heston jogging underneath the hollywood sign. Earthquake 1974 film, a 1974 american film starring charlton heston and ava gardner.
May 26, 2015 10 earthquake movies that left audiences shaken. February 7 blazing saddles is released in the united states. It was a fun movie and if you never had the chance to experience it in sensurround you missed out. Earthquake ist ein katastrophenfilm aus dem jahr 1974. The day the earth moved 1974 in this tv movie, folks taking aerial photos of the desert figure out that an earthquake. Filming the hollywood boulevard miniatures for earthquake. Photos taken by ted coplen who worked in the props dept. Earthquake 1974 if there was one thing that guaranteed bums on seats during the 70s it was disaster films. Charlton heston in earthquake 1974 charlton heston and george kennedy. Mar 15, 2018 how 1974 became the year of the disaster movie. Rather, the footage was filmed almost two years later by nbc to expand the film. However, the film was disqualified by the academy for not meeting the submission requirements. This poster is from univeral studios, with great art with the famous hollywood capital records building. Back home, as he finishes his workout on a resistance machine, his shrewd wife remy roycegraff ava gardner starts her morning by picking a fight with him.
The sensurround track i could not judge to well but the movie itself and the extras are very good. Earthquake, a 1974 film starring charlton heston and ava gardner. Jan 3, 2019 filming the hollywood boulevard miniatures for earthquake in 1974. Earthquake is pretty great, the aftermath is even better loads of apocalyptic matte shots. Directed by mark robson and with a screenplay by george fox and mario puzo, the film starred a large cast of wellknown actors, including charlton heston, ava gardner, george.
The movie stars joanna kerns in the movies lead role, seismologist clare winslow, who tries to warn city leaders of the possibility that a powerful earthquake may strike southern california. The process was intended for subsequent use and was adopted for four more films, midway 1976, rollercoaster 1977, the theatrical version of saga of a star world. This is an original 1sheet movie poster measuring 27 x 41. Actors dodge rubble during filming of the movie earthquake. Infobox film earthquake is a 1974 american disaster film that achieved huge. Earthquake, an event from the television series gladiators. Movie locations and more will still exist, but visit for the most up to date filming locations.
It was selected as the armenian entry for the best foreign language film at the 89th academy awards. Filmed in muchhyped sensurrounda technique intended to shake up the theatre a bit, but which will have no effect on your tv set. Earthquake this is my first set of photos of locations fro. Jun 15, 2016 earthquake scene earthquake 1974 charlton heston, ava gardner. The movie stars joanna kerns in the movie s lead role, seismologist clare winslow, who tries to warn city leaders of the possibility that a powerful earthquake may strike southern california. Most of the destruction took place on the backlot of universal, but what was actually shot on location was done using many matte paintings. Earthquake comics, a fictional character in the marvel universe. During the remainder of the 1970s, heston appeared in two very popular disaster movies contributing lead roles in the far fetched 1974, plus in the star laden 1974, filmed in sensoround low bass speakers were installed in selected theaters to simulate the earthquake rumblings on screen to movie audiences. Ironically, a few hours before filming actually began, l. Filming the hollywood boulevard miniatures for earthquake in. Earthquake is a 1974 american ensemble disaster film directed and produced by mark robson.
Planet of the apes 1968 filming location video charlton heston. The plot concerns the struggle for survival after a. See more ideas about disaster film, disaster movie and earthquake movie. Sensurround is the brand name for a process developed by cerwinvega in conjunction with universal studios to enhance the audio experience during film screenings, specifically for the 1974 film earthquake. George kennedy and lloyd nolan were in airport 1970, which is considered by many to be the grandfather of the disaster movie genre. Earthquake is a 1974 american ensemble disaster drama film directed and produced by mark robson. Earthquake scene earthquake 1974 charlton heston, ava. Kennedy and charlton heston starred in airport 1975 1974, which was filmed roughly around the same time as this movie. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. After years of wanting shout factory came through and released the hit 1974 film earthquake on home video on bluray witch includes not only the theatrical cut but the television version that ran about 20 minutes longer. The jennings lang production of earthquake 1974 music by john williams. Starring charlton heston, ava gardner, george kennedy, lorne greene. Sampoong collapse scene from korean movie duration.
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