Earthquake (film)

thumb|alt=The Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, California. Exterior with lines waiting to see Earthquake, beginning November 15, 1974.|First movie release at Hollywood. 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 External links 0071455 Earthquake (1974) earthquake Earthquake (1974) Earthquake (1974), movie clips, quotes and transcripts Fan site Category:Films about natural disasters Category:Films set in Los Angeles Category:Films directed by Mark Robson Category:1974 American films Category:1974 English-language films Category:American survival films Category:American thriller films