

St. Helens
1982, English. Directed by Ernest Pintoff.
Dramatization of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
Centers on the events leading up to the cataclysmic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington, with the story beginning on the day volcanic activity started on March 20, 1980, and ending on the day of the eruption, May 18, 1980.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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St. Helens is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ernest PintoffDirector
- Art CarneyHarry Truman
- David HuffmanDavid Jackson
- Cassie YatesLinda Steele
- Albert SalmiClyde Whittaker
- Ron O'NealOtis Kaylor
- Tim ThomersonSheriff Wayne Temple
- Bill McKinneyKilpatrick
- Redmond GleesonHendricks
- Nehemiah PersoffMr. Ellison
- Brendan BurnsDavid Crockett
- Henry DarrowLloyd Wagner
- Danny ChambersCol. Arnholt
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael T. Murphy, Larry Sturholm, Peter Bellwood
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What St. Helens is based on
St. Helens is based on a true story.
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How long is St. Helens?
St. Helens runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does St. Helens have a post-credits scene?
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St. Helens parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
St. Helens is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is St. Helens on?
St. Helens is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like St. Helens?
If you liked St. Helens, try Magma: Volcanic Disaster, Supervolcano, Dante's Peak.
Who directed St. Helens?
St. Helens (1982) was directed by Ernest Pintoff and stars Art Carney, David Huffman, Cassie Yates.
What is St. Helens based on?
St. Helens is based on a true story.