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After the Shock

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After the Shock

When the earthquake stopped, the madness began.

5.8

1h 40m

1990

“When the earthquake stopped, the madness began.”

Synopsis

On October 17 1989, an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale rocked San Francisco. Presented here are some of the stories of the brave members of the public and emergency services who rescued people who were trapped in the rubble in houses or on the freeway.

Director

Gary Sherman

TV MovieDrama

Cast & Crew

Yaphet Kotto

Yaphet Kotto

as William McElroy

Scott Valentine

Scott Valentine

as Gerry Shannon

Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan

as Sherra Cox

Jack Scalia

Jack Scalia

as Jack Thompson

Tuck Milligan

Tuck Milligan

as Terry Brown

Richard Anthony Crenna

Richard Anthony Crenna

as Patrick Wallace

Paul Ben-Victor

Paul Ben-Victor

as Dr. Steven Brattesani

Michael Clark

as Capt. Bob Boudoures

Gary Swanson

Gary Swanson

as Lt. Pete Cornyn

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