Earthquake (film)

Earthquake is a 1974 American disaster film about a catastrophic earthquake that destroys the city of Los Angeles, California.
 * Directed by Mark Robson. Screenplay by George Fox, Mario Puzo.

An event... Taglines

Remy Royce-Graff

 * You know, if it wasn't 7:30 in the morning, I would have a drink.

Sgt. Lew Slade

 * Earthquakes bring out the worst in some people.

Dialogue

 * [first lines]
 * Remy Royce-Graff: God damn it!
 * Stewart Graff: Your last words to me last night; your first word in the morning. Ever thought about expanding your vocabulary?


 * Dr. Stockle:You forecasted an earthquake in the 3 to 4 point range this morning. We HAD an earthquake in the 3 to 4 point range this morning. I'm impressed.
 * Walter Russell:Thank you sir.
 * Dr. Stockle:However, isn't that rather slender evidence for predicting a catastrophe?


 * Mayor Lewis: The governor and I aren't even in the same party. If this turns out to be a false alarm, he'll make me out to be the biggest fool west of the Mississippi.
 * Dr. Stockle: Second biggest. I'll top the list.


 * [last lines]
 * Dr. James Vance: This used to be a helluva town, officer.
 * Sgt. Lew Slade: Yeah...

Trivia
This movie was on the television in the background during the collapse of the Colombian buy in the movie Scarface (1983).

Taglines

 * An event...
 * When the big one finally hits L.A.

Cast

 * Charlton Heston – Stewart Graff
 * Ava Gardner – Remy Royce-Graff
 * George Kennedy – Sgt. Lew Slade
 * Lorne Greene – Sam Royce
 * Geneviève Bujold – Denise Marshall
 * Richard Roundtree – Miles Quade
 * Marjoe Gortner – Jody
 * Barry Sullivan – Dr. Willis Stockle
 * Lloyd Nolan – Dr. James Vance
 * Victoria Principal – Rosa Amici
 * Walter Matthau – Drunk