On October 17, 1989, an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale rocked San Francisco. Presented here are some of the stories of the brave members of the public and emergency services who rescued people who were trapped in the rubble...
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Nicholas Zaninovich | ... |
Self
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| Jack Scalia | ... |
Jack Thompson
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| Tuck Milligan | ... |
Terry Brown
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Richard Anthony Crenna | ... |
Patrick Wallace
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| Yaphet Kotto | ... |
William McElroy
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Dr. Steven Brattesani
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Michael Clark | ... |
Capt. Bob Boudoures
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| Gary Swanson | ... |
Lt. Pete Cornyn
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| Rue McClanahan | ... |
Sherra Cox
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Gerry Shannon
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Charlotte Crossley | ... |
Mother with Child
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| Carlease Burke | ... |
Screaming Woman
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| Clinton Derricks-Carroll | ... |
Neighbor
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Raleigh Friend | ... |
Neighbor
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Rai Tasco | ... |
Neighbor
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| Robert Ackerman | ... |
Mr. Thompson
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| Jan Merlin | ... |
Mr. Wallace
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Edith Varon | ... |
Mrs. Wallace
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Robert M. Koch | ... |
Mark
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Jose
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Howard Matthew Johnson | ... |
Older Man
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Stewart Wilson-Turner | ... |
Volunteer
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Paul Roache | ... |
Volunteer
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Dana Craig | ... |
Volunteer
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Barbara Lusch | ... |
Survivor
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Chris Rennolds | ... |
Survivor
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| Jerry Williams | ... |
Survivor
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| Angelo Tiffe | ... |
Fireman
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Rick Paap | ... |
Policeman
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Greg Montgomery | ... |
Policeman
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Edith Parra | ... |
Cathy
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Bobby Chaves | ... |
Julio
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Montgomery Roberts | ... |
Fireman
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| Jack Thompson | ... |
Fireman
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| Kevin J. O'Neill | ... |
Fireman
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Kelly Burris | ... |
Fireman
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James Medina | ... |
Policeman
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Walt Jordan | ... |
Policeman
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| John Putch | ... |
Doctor
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Timothy Hughes | ... |
John
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Marr Nealon | ... |
Meg
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| Brian Thompson | ... |
Tom
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Marc Bailey | ... |
Policeman
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| Andre Landzaat | ... |
Joe
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Mark Campbell | ... |
Man on Stairs
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Patrick Johnson | ... |
Paramedic
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| Nancy Linari | ... |
Young Mother
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| Lew Hopson | ... |
Fireman
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| John Lawlor | ... |
Fireman
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Rick Dianovsky | ... |
Fireman
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Joey Cvar | ... |
Ben
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Robert Terry Lee | ... |
Daniel
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Eric Lawson | ... |
Capt. Bob Jabs
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| David Anthony Higgins | ... |
Lt. Rich Allen
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Kendall McCarthy | ... |
Fireman
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Joe Faust | ... |
Fireman
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Joseph Taylor | ... |
Fireman
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Parker Whitman | ... |
Fireman
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Bob Roitblat | ... |
Off Duty Policeman
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Dena Drotar | ... |
Rescued Woman
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Michele Pawk | ... |
Michele
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Stuart Mabray | ... |
PG&E Man
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John David Conti | ... |
Man
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Sascha Jensen | ... |
Teenager
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Patricia Cregan | ... |
Sister
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Courtenay McWhinney | ... |
Older Woman
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| Sergio Kato | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gary Sherman | ||
Written by
| Gary Sherman | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Ross Albert | ... | executive producer |
| Gary Sherman | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Alex Nepomniaschy | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ross Albert | ||
Editorial Department
| Portia Stewart | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Steven Fertig | ||
| Ben Rubin | ||
Production Design by
| Patricia Van Ryker | ||
Art Direction by
| Mayne Berke | ... | (as Mayne Schuyler Berke) |
Costume Design by
| Eilish Zebrasky | ... | (as Eilish) |
Makeup Department
| Marsha Lewis | ... | hair stylist |
| Ann Masterson | ... | makeup artist (as Ann Lee Masterson) |
Production Management
| Johanna Persons | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Verónica González Rubio | ... | second assistant director (as Veronica Gonzalez-Runio) |
| Robin R. Oliver | ... | first assistant director (as Robin Randall Oliver) |
Art Department
| Mark Barofsky | ... | property master |
| Philip Stone | ... | construction supervisor |
| Douglas W. Randall | ... | property maker (uncredited) |
| Michael Yeaman | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jim Fitzpatrick | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Eileen Horta | ... | sound supervisor |
| Michael C. Moore | ... | sound mixer (as Michael Moore) |
| Dean Okrand | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bill Thiederman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Lawrence L. Commans | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Paul J. Diller | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Jerry D. Williams | ... | special effects (as Jerry Williams) |
Visual Effects by
| Tom Tcimpidis | ... | ultimatte operator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Johnny Hock | ... | stunts (as John Hock) |
| Ben Scott | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mark Gambino | ... | key grip |
| Tony St. John | ... | camera operator (as Anthony St. John) |
| Tom Tcimpidis | ... | video controller |
| Joseph Warren | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Joseph F. Warren | ... | chief lighting technician (as Joseph Warren) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Vicki Graef | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Joanna Guzzetta | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mary J. Carlson | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Geno Hart | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| David Falicki | ... | medical technical advisor |
| Jo Grossman | ... | production coordinator |
| Lora Joffe | ... | assistant to producer |
| Edwin L. Perez | ... | production accountant |
| Gayle Sandler | ... | researcher |
| David W. Dale | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| John DeRuvo | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
| Matthew Gross | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
| Tom Tcimpidis | ... | engineer in charge (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- USA Network (1990) (United States) (tv)
- CIC Victor Video (1992) (Japan) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1991) (Germany) (VHS)
- EuroVideo (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Kabel Eins (1998) (Germany) (tv)
- Kabel. 1 (1998) (Germany) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- TV.Berlin (1999) (Germany) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Horta Editorial & Sound (sound supervision)
- The Post Group Production Suites (post production services)
- Todd-AO/Glen Glenn Studios (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
On October 17, 1989, an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale rocked San Francisco. Presented here are some of the stories of the brave members of the public and emergency services who rescued people who were trapped in the rubble in houses or on the freeway.
Written by Murray Chapman |
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| Taglines | When the earthquake stopped, the madness began. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film takes place on October 17, 1989. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Wanted: Dead or Alive (1986). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | edited on the CMX 6000 See more » |