Category 7: The End of the World (2005) (TV)

Director:

Dick Lowry

Writers (WGA):

Christian Ford (written by) (segment) &
Roger Soffer (written by) (segment) ...

Release Date:

6 November 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Thriller

Tagline:

The Ultimate Superstorm is Back - And This Time It's Deadlier...

Plot:

A deadly category 7 storm wreaks havoc on the world. Meanwhile, kidnappers threaten to make matters even worse.

Plot Keywords:

Mass Destruction | Sequel | Electrical Storm | Global Warming | Tornado

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 4 nominations

Cast

Gina Gershon	...	FEMA Director Judith Carr
Cameron Daddo	...	Ross Duffy
Shannen Doherty	...	Faith Clavell
Randy Quaid	...	Tornado Tommy Dixon
Robert Wagner	...	Sen. Ryan Carr
Adam Rodriguez	...	USAF Pilot Ritter
Sebastian Spence	...	FPS Agent Gavin Carr
Nicholas Lea	...	Monty
John Kapelos	...	Secretary of Homeland Security Jim Roberts
Lindy Booth	...	Brigid
James Brolin	...	Donny Hall
Swoosie Kurtz	...	Penny Hall
Tom Skerritt	...	Colonel Mike Davis
Kenneth Welsh	...	Chief of Staff Alan Horst
Suki Kaiser	...	Gayle Duffy

Runtime:

192 min (2 parts)

Country:

Germany | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

South Korea:15 | Singapore:PG | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada

Company:

Luisa Filmproduktions GmbH and Co. KG

Goofs:

Factual errors: Anyone attempting to fly an SR-71 as though it were a fighter (as portrayed in the show's special effects) would be in for a severe surprise, especially in the vicinity of Mach 3. The SR-71 is not an aircraft which tolerates being maneuvered violently. Compressor stalls owing to sudden airflow changes into the engines as well as a general loss of aircraft control would be the least of the pilot's problems! Also, a clear canopy, such as shown in the close-ups would never survive the heat of Mach 3 flight.

Quotes:

'Tornado' Tommy Dixon: Find some low ground! We got a big twister coming in here about two minutes!
Hippie: Let her rip, man!
'Tornado' Tommy Dixon: Let me know how that works out, slick!

Movie Connections:

References The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

Worst "movie" I'v seen yet

This is by far the most awful made for TV movie I have ever seen. I will put this under the comedy category in my books. I laughed more at this movie than I took anything seriously. As corny as movies get, this one takes the cake. It is a mockery of science in every possible way, and makes the general government look like a bunch of idiots. (no pun intended) - The advertisements in this movie are more noticeable than the plot itself. I have seen SO many movies in my lifetime, and this is honestly the stupidest, most boring, and scientifically disgraceful movie I have ever seen. I knew this was going to be a horrid movie just by the title. "Category 7, The End Of The World" What in god's name is a category 7, and when was this made official? I know of Category 5 hurricanes and F5 Tornadoes, but making up new categories in the name of a terrible movie... thats just wrong.