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| | | When The Big One Finally Hits L.A.
Features: DVD
This essential 1970s disaster epic, with a script co-authored by Mario Puzo (THE GODFATHER), centers around a devastating earthquake in Los Angeles and the shocking aftermath it causes. The all-star cast is led by Charleton Heston as a construction engineer whose marital problems supply him with plentiful stress before the quake even hits. The film was presented theatrically with a sound process known as "Sensurround," which caused cinemas to physically vibrate during quake sequences.System Requirements:Running Time 123 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE
"The Oscar-winning visual effects still impress 25 years on..." BBC Film Review
Editor's Note
This essential 1970s disaster epic, with a script co-authored by Mario Puzo (THE GODFATHER), centers around a devastating earthquake in Los Angeles and the shocking aftermath it causes. The all-star cast is led by Charleton Heston as a construction engineer whose marital problems supply him with plentiful stress before the quake even hits. The film was presented theatrically with a sound process known as "Sensurround," which caused cinemas to physically vibrate during quake sequences.
Plot Summary
The lives of several Angelenos are shaken up when the Big One hits Los Angeles. Heading the gigantic, star-studded cast is Charlton Heston as an adulterous engineer and Ava Gardner as his jealous wife. Other characters include an Evel Knievel-like daredevil, a psychotic grocery store manager, and a hot-tempered cop -- all of whom respond to the disaster in a variety of ways, ranging from heroic to deranged. |
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Audio: English Dolby Digital Stereo | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 5/9/2006 |
| Running Time: 123 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1974 | | Catalog ID: 30469 | | UPC: 00025193046925 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew | Ava Gardner | | Charlton Heston | | Lorne Greene | | Walter Matthau | | Alexander Golitzen - Production Designer | | Burton Miller - Costume Designer | | Dorothy Spencer - Editor | | Jennings Lang - Executive Producer | | John Williams - Original Music By | | Mark Robson - Director | | Mark Robson - Producer | | Philip Lathrop - Cinematographer |
| Awards |
Golden Globe (1975) | | | Earthquake, Nominee, Best Picture - Drama | |
Oscar (1975) | | Ronald Pierce, Winner, Best Sound | |
British Academy Awards (1975) | | | Ronald Pierce, Nominee, Best Sound Track |
| Memorable Quotes| "I know you'll laugh, but ---- I think we're going to have a really big quake." |
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