The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990)
The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 3h 0min
- Action, Drama
- 11 Nov 1990 (USA)
- TV Movie
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...
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| Joanna Kerns | ... |
Dr. Clare Winslow
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| Dan Lauria | ... |
Steve Winslow
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| Bonnie Bartlett | ... |
Anita Parker
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| Lindsay Frost | ... |
Laurie Parker
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| Alan Autry | ... |
Matt
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| Joe Spano | ... |
Chad Spaulding
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| Holly Fields | ... |
Heather Winslow
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| Brock Peters | ... |
David Motubu
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| Stephen Elliott | ... |
Dr. Owen Parker
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| Robert Ginty | ... |
Wendell Cates
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| Clarence Gilyard Jr. | ... |
Roy Bryant
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Silvana Gallardo | ... |
Sonia
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| Michael T. Weiss | ... |
Larry, the Mayor's City Official Aide
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| Charles Siebert | ... |
Mayor Frank Baldwin
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| Richard Herd | ... |
Ray Goodrich
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| J. Kenneth Campbell | ... |
Todd Harris
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| Richard Masur | ... |
Kevin Conrad
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| Ed Begley Jr. | ... |
Jerry Soloway
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Richard Anthony Crenna | ... |
Dan Milford
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| Kasi Lemmons | ... |
Melanie Bryant
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| Allan Wasserman | ... |
Barry Jacobs
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| Ross Kettle | ... |
Dirk van Weelden
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| Eloy Casados | ... |
Ektor
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| Jacob Vargas | ... |
Miguel
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Mort Sertner | ... |
Sam Lombardi
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| John DiSanti | ... |
Ben Williams
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| Steven Barr | ... |
Officer Johnson
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| Patrick Thomas O'Brien | ... |
Jim Allen
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Wendy Oates | ... |
Mona
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| Jack Rader | ... |
Watch Commander
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| Jean Speegle Howard | ... |
Woman on Street
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| Julie Mannix | ... |
1st Operator
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| Annabelle Weenick | ... |
Wilma
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John Mansfield | ... |
Reporter
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Josh Cruze | ... |
Neighbor
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| Felecia M. Bell | ... |
Matubu's Secretary
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Matt Roe | ... |
Hal Kellogg
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| Steve Nevil | ... |
Rescuer
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| Vladimir Kulich | ... |
William De Brujn
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| Michael Bendetti | ... |
Tim Bradley
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| Richard Partlow | ... |
Barman
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James Hardie | ... |
Dave Smithers
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Dean Abston | ... |
Ed Mason
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Channing Chase | ... |
Reporter #1
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John Sudol | ... |
Waiter
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Catherine Davis Cox | ... |
Nurse
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Evelyn Bakerges | ... |
Jackie
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| Don Pugsley | ... |
Governor
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| Lance E. Nichols | ... |
Paramedic
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Dian Kobayashi | ... |
2nd Operator
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| Rod Britt | ... |
Engineer
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Charles McDaniel | ... |
Street Cop
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| Jeff Imada | ... |
Teacher
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| Charles A. Tamburro | ... |
Pilot
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| Maggie Grant | ... |
Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
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John Mayne | ... |
Mayor's Chaffeur (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Larry Elikann | ||
Written by
| William Bast | ... | (story) & |
| Paul Huson | ... | (story) |
| William Bast | ... | (teleplay) & |
| Paul Huson | ... | (teleplay) and |
| Michael Petryni | ... | (teleplay) |
| William Bast | ... | (written by) & |
| Paul Huson | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Stratton Leopold | ... | producer |
| Michael Petryni | ... | co-producer |
| Gregory Prange | ... | producer |
| Robert M. Sertner | ... | executive producer |
| Frank von Zerneck | ... | executive producer |
| Susan Weber-Gold | ... | producer |
Music by
| David Shire | ||
Cinematography by
| Dennis C. Lewiston | ||
Editing by
| Stephen Adrianson | ||
| Gregory Prange | ||
Editorial Department
| Susanne Gervay | ... | negative cutter |
| Eric A. Sears | ... | additional editor (as Eric Sears) |
| Mark Tuminello | ... | first assistant editor |
| Francis von Zerneck | ... | apprentice editor (as Frank von Zerneck Jr.) / assistant editor (as Frank von Zerneck Jr.) |
Casting By
| Susan Glicksman | ||
| Fern Orenstein | ||
Production Design by
| Michael Baugh | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lisa Smithline | ||
Costume Design by
| Jai Galati | ||
Makeup Department
| Beatrice De Alba | ... | key hair stylist |
| Davida Simon | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Thomas E. Surprenant | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Mike Tristano | ... | special makeup effects |
Production Management
| Dianne Douglas | ... | production supervisor |
| Stratton Leopold | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Fudge | ... | second second assistant director |
| Brenda Kalosh | ... | second assistant director |
| Ray Marsh | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Mike B. Brooks | ... | propmaker (as Mike Brooks) |
| Bryan Corbett | ... | propmaker |
| David Elliott | ... | construction coordinator (as Dave Elliott) |
| Ron Ervin | ... | carpenter |
| Michael Gastaldo | ... | property master |
| Ken Kirchner | ... | assistant set decorator |
| David McKlveen | ... | construction foreman |
| David J. Negron | ... | illustrator (as David Negron) |
| Chris Ubick | ... | assistant props |
| Veronica Wirth | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Wayne Artman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tom Cornwell | ... | sound editor |
| Tom E. Dahl | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Walter Gorey | ... | boom operator |
| Peter Harrison | ... | sound editor |
| Rich Harrison | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Rick Hinson | ... | sound editor |
| Walter Hoylman | ... | production sound mixer |
| Franklin Jones Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer (as Frank Jones) |
| Charlie King | ... | sound editor |
| Tally Paulos | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| David Amborn | ... | special effects |
| Tom Del Genio | ... | special effects |
| Larry L. Fuentes | ... | special effects coordinator (as Larry Fuentes) |
| Joseph Jannolo Jr. | ... | special effects |
| Jeffrey Machit | ... | special effects (as J.C. Matchet) |
| Steve Purcell | ... | special effects foreman |
| Steve Sanders | ... | model maker: miniatures |
| Robert Simokovic | ... | special effects |
| Frank Tucker | ... | special effects |
| Ronald Zarro | ... | special effects (as Ron Zarro) |
Visual Effects by
| Jim Davidson | ... | model maker / visual effects rigger |
| Anthony Doublin | ... | visual effects |
| Richard Kilroy | ... | matte artist |
| Drex Reed | ... | visual effects crew |
| Brett B. White | ... | model builder / visual effects assistant cameraman |
Stunts
| Joni Avery | ... | stunt double |
| Rick Avery | ... | stunts |
| Simone Boisseree | ... | stunts |
| Kurt Bryant | ... | stunts |
| Michael Cassidy | ... | stunts (as Mike Cassidy) |
| Carl Ciarfalio | ... | stunts |
| Gilbert B. Combs | ... | stunts (as Gil Combs) |
| Diana Cuevas | ... | stunts |
| Kerrie Cullen | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Dashnaw | ... | stunts |
| Shane Dixon | ... | stunts |
| Gary Epper | ... | stunts |
| Al Goto | ... | stunts |
| Marian Green | ... | stunts |
| Freddie Hice | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Imada | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Fred Lerner | ... | stunts |
| Chad Randall | ... | stunts |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunts |
| Tierre Turner | ... | stunts |
| Danny Weselis | ... | stunts |
| Danny Wong | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gary Boulanger | ... | assistant camera |
| Anthony Doublin | ... | minature photographer |
| David Drewry | ... | electrician |
| Eval Gordon | ... | camera operator |
| John Graham | ... | first assistant camera |
| Frank M. Holgate | ... | aerial photographer (as Frank Holgate) |
| Michael Listorti | ... | b camera dolly grip |
| Gary Molyneux | ... | grip |
| Bob Myers | ... | grip |
| Monty Rowan | ... | additional photographer |
| Darrell B. Sheldon | ... | best boy (as Darrell Sheldon) |
| Mark S. Speake | ... | best boy (as Mark Speake) |
| Lon Thompson | ... | gaffer |
| Kevin Wadowski | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Barbara Shiff | ... | costume supervisor |
| Randall Thropp | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Marshall D. Moore | ... | location manager |
| Laura Sode-Matteson | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| David Sibley | ... | music supervisor |
| Lori Slomka | ... | music editor |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Barbara Hogan | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Fred Apolito | ... | driver |
| David Frederick | ... | transportation (as Dave Frederick) |
| Jeri Kelley | ... | transportation |
| Glenn Midcap | ... | driver |
| Derek Raser | ... | transportation |
Additional Crew
| Priscilla Chelson | ... | production accountant |
| Delia Circelli | ... | production coordinator |
| Barbara Gregson | ... | film researcher |
| Paul Korpal | ... | assistant to director |
| Shawn Stevens | ... | crafts services/catering |
Production Companies
Distributors
- BBC One (1992) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Direct Source (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- GMC Video (1991) (Canada) (VHS) (Dubbed)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1990) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Schröder Media (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Vidmark Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
- David Stipes Productions (visual effects)
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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."
Written by John R. Price |
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| Taglines | The BIG one....is coming! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Following the final scene, a list of US cities threatened by earthquakes is shown. "According to the US Geological Survey, at least 39 states other than California are expected to experience major earthquakes in the future" Some of the cities that will be hardest hit include: Anchorage 9.2 Boston 6.5 Charleston 8.0 Memphis 8.0 New York City 6.5 Portland 9.0 Reno 7.0 St Louis 8.0 Salt Lake City 7.0 Seattle 9.0 "No city is currently as prepared as the city of Los Angeles." See more » |
| Goofs | South African Trade Minister David Motubu, a black man, could not have held any political office in South Africa during the apartheid era, which did not end until four years after the movie was made. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited from Emergency! (1972). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Love Can See more » |
| Quotes |
Dr. Clare Winslow:
[check listing earthquake kit]
$500 cash. Heather Winslow: Why so much money? Dr. Clare Winslow: Computers will be down, the banks could be closed for days. See more » |