
After the Shock
1990, English. Directed by Gary Sherman.
When the earthquake stopped, the madness began.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Gary ShermanDirector
- Yaphet KottoWilliam McElroy
- Scott ValentineGerry Shannon
- Rue McClanahanSherra Cox
- Jack ScaliaJack Thompson
- Tuck MilliganTerry Brown
- Richard Anthony CrennaPatrick Wallace
- Paul Ben-VictorDr. Steven Brattesani
- Michael ClarkCapt. Bob Boudoures
- Gary SwansonLt. Pete Cornyn
- Nicholas ZaninovichHimself
- Charlotte CrossleyMother with Child
- Carlease BurkeScreaming Woman
Details
- Released
- 12 September 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gary Sherman
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After the Shock runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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After the Shock is streaming on fuboTV and Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed After the Shock?
After the Shock (1990) was directed by Gary Sherman and stars Yaphet Kotto, Scott Valentine, Rue McClanahan.