After the Shock
| After the Shock | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Gary Sherman |
| Directed by | Gary Sherman[1][2] |
| Starring | Yaphet Kotto Rue McClanahan Jack Scalia Scott Valentine |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Ross Albert Gary Sherman |
| Cinematography | Alex Nepomniaschy |
| Editor | Ross Albert |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Production companies | Gary Sherman Productions Wilshire Court Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | USA Network[3][4] |
| Release | September 12, 1990 |
After the Shock is a 1990 American made-for-television disaster film that first aired on USA Network on September 12, 1990. Directed by Gary Sherman, the film is about the aftermath of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake that hit San Francisco on October 17, 1989.[5]
The film was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography at the 43rd Primetime Emmy Awards.
Cast
[edit]- Jack Scalia as Jack Thompson
- Yaphet Kotto as William McElroy
- Tuck Milligan as Terry Brown
- Richard Anthony Crenna as Patrick Wallace
- Rue McClanahan as Sherra Cox
- Paul Ben-Victor as Dr. Steven Brattesani
- Michael Clark as Capt. Bob Boudoures
- Gary Swanson as Lt. Pete Cornyn
- Scott Valentine as Gerry Shannon
- Brian Thompson as Tom
- Charlotte Crossley as Mother with Child
- Carlease Burke as Screaming Woman
- Clinton Derricks-Carroll as Neighbor
References
[edit]- ^ Letofsky, Irv (September 12, 1990). "TV Reviews : 'After the Shock': A Grim, Cautionary Tale on Earthquakes". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Kay, Rose; Michael, Glenn (2006). Disaster Movies: A Loud, Long, Explosive, Star-studded Guide to Avalanches ... Chicago Review Press. p. 76. ISBN 9781569762257.
- ^ McKerrow, Steve (September 12, 1990). "USA's earthquake show is surprisingly good". The Baltimore Sun.
- ^ Zad, Martie (September 9, 1990). "MICKEY ROONEY, 'BLACK STALLION' SERIES ON FAMILY CHANNEL". The Washington Post.
- ^ Kay, Glenn and Michael Rose, Disaster Movies, Chicago Review Press, An A Capella Book, Chicago, 2006 p. 76
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