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Earthquake in New York

  • TV Movie
  • 1998
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
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Earthquake in New York (1998)
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After an earthquake hits New York City, a policeman races to find his missing family members while pursuing a dangerous serial killer, and aids in rescue procedures.After an earthquake hits New York City, a policeman races to find his missing family members while pursuing a dangerous serial killer, and aids in rescue procedures.After an earthquake hits New York City, a policeman races to find his missing family members while pursuing a dangerous serial killer, and aids in rescue procedures.

  • Director
    • Terry Ingram
  • Writers
    • Michael Sloan
    • D. Brent Mote
  • Stars
    • Greg Evigan
    • Melissa Sue Anderson
    • Cynthia Gibb
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.2/10
    578
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Terry Ingram
    • Writers
      • Michael Sloan
      • D. Brent Mote
    • Stars
      • Greg Evigan
      • Melissa Sue Anderson
      • Cynthia Gibb
    • 17User reviews
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    Greg Evigan
    Greg Evigan
    • Detective John Rykker
    Melissa Sue Anderson
    Melissa Sue Anderson
    • Dr. Marilyn Blake
    • (as Melissa Anderson)
    Cynthia Gibb
    Cynthia Gibb
    • Laura Rykker
    Michael Moriarty
    Michael Moriarty
    • Captain Paul Stenning
    Götz Otto
    Götz Otto
    • Detective Eric Steadman
    Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin
    • Dr. Robert Trask
    Dylan Provencher
    Dylan Provencher
    • Andrew Rykker
    Bryn McAuley
    Bryn McAuley
    • Carla Rykker
    • (as Bryan McAuley)
    Vanessa Evigan
    Vanessa Evigan
    • Alexandria Fuller
    Dan Warry-Smith
    Dan Warry-Smith
    • Packer
    Catherine Disher
    Catherine Disher
    • Ms. Clark
    Page Fletcher
    Page Fletcher
    • Mallik
    Eugene Clark
    Eugene Clark
      Robert Nicholson
      • Dr. George Fairchild
      Stavroula Logothettis
      Stavroula Logothettis
      • Susan
      • (as Stavroulla Logothettis)
      David Keeley
      David Keeley
      • Detective McArthur
      • (as David Keeler)
      Jack Manchester
      • Young Andrew
      Kirsten Kieferle
      Kirsten Kieferle
      • Gina
      • Director
        • Terry Ingram
      • Writers
        • Michael Sloan
        • D. Brent Mote
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews17

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      8gomezthomas

      Love this Movie

      I love this movie its New York whats not to love. Does anyone know where i can purchase hits movie please
      6kimberleebrennan

      it is a good film

      There are many great disaster films these days, most recent would have been Day After Tomorrow but this film i had to admit, is amazing. I like disaster films too, especially Twister, Volcano and said film mentioned. Although our ending is a bit soppy with our family reunited after being trapped round the city in different aspects of New York day by day life, yet they walk away from the disaster with a better outlook of life, despite the fact the earthquake is still in great effect, everywhere being covered in glass, buildings and such. but other than that, a very thought out film, I'm gutted myself it is not out on DVD or on TV again, the good films always get the short end of the stick.
      9radiador

      Irregular movie with a great actress

      Earthquake in New York is an irregular film with a poor special effects but this film is salved by the presence of Melissa Sue Anderson, she is a great actress and she is perfect like Marilyn Blake. The movie had been better if Melissa had been the star. The TV-series, "Aftershock: Earthquake in New York" is better although Melissa don' t appear.
      3gazineo-1

      Don't lose your time!

      Boring disaster movie - in fact, completely out of time - about an earthquake in New York and the problems and perils which a group of people suffer in the process. A lame screenplay, full of cardboard performances and ridiculous special effects. Only Cinthia Gibb is a delight to see.

      I give this a 3 (three) only because Cinthia is here but don't lose your time with this one. If you're an earthquake addict, see "Earthquake" instead. This last one is not a great movie too but compared to this one seems a Orson Wells autentic jewel.
      1jlealg

      Awful Movie

      I bought this movie because I expected good special effects. It looks like they had a very small budget for this one. Terrible special effects, to simulate an Earthquake the only move the camera, bad actors.

      This movie is not worth it, even if you see it on TV.

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      • Trivia
        The film premiered on the Fox Family Channel at Sunday October 11, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. eastern time.
      • Quotes

        Carla Rykker: [Laura and John kiss] Hey, you guys are kissing!

        Laura Rykker: Yeah, and you'd better get used to it, kid.

        Carla Rykker: Cool.

      • Alternate versions
        The BBFC made cuts to secure a '12' rating for the home video release.
      • Connections
        Edited from Money Train (1995)
      • Soundtracks
        Jose Can You See?
        (uncredited)

        Performed by Cynthia Gibb

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      • Release date
        • October 11, 1998 (United States)
      • Countries of origin
        • Canada
        • United States
        • Germany
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Quake NYC: 8.2
      • Filming locations
        • New York City, New York, USA(second unit)
      • Production companies
        • Saban International N.V.
        • Northquake Productions Inc.
        • ARD Degeto Film
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      • Runtime
        • 1h 34m(94 min)
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Stereo
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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