Universal Pictures released its blockbuster disaster movie Earthquake November 15, 1974. After the success of Airport (1970) and The Poseidon Adventure (1972), a slew of disaster pics were released in 1974 including The Towering Inferno and Airport 1975. Earthquake was the third grossing film of the year, with The Towering Inferno being the top-selling film.
The movie has an all-star cast that includes Charlton Heston, George Kennedy, Victoria Principal, Ava Gardner and Lorne Greene. It won an Academy Award for Best Sound and one for Special Achievements in Visual Effects.
John Williams received a Golden Globe nomination for his original score.
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