The Great Quake (2006)
Soon after it struck on April 18, 1906, the infamous San Francisco earthquake would prove to be one of the greatest natural disasters of all time, leveling a once-glorious cityscape and claiming thousands of lives. This fascinating National Geographic documentary chronicles the lead-up to the quake and the drive to survive and rebuild in its aftermath, as told from the perspectives of the people who lived through the terrifying temblor.
Director: Christopher Rowley
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Tim Keele as Narrator |
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Norman McIsaac as Enrico Caruso |
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Josh Peddlesden as Son |
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Mikayla Scott as Child |
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Naomi Vondell as Dishevelled Woman |
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Michael C. Newsome as Dennis T. Sullivan |
| Directing | Christopher Rowley | Director |
| Production | Christopher Rowley | Producer |
| Editing | John Whitcher | Editor |
| Production | Alex Khan | Producer |
| Art | Phillip Connolly | Art Direction |
| Production | Crystal Kramer | Casting |
| Writing | Mike Sheehan | Writer |
| Sound | Christopher Dedrick | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Harry Makin | Cinematography |