Avalanche (1978)

Directed by

Corey Allen

Genre

action film, disaster film, thriller film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 31m

Rated

PG

Rating

3.6 of 10 from 75 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A ski resort owner ignores warnings about avalanche danger to open his resort with a big party. An avalanche strikes during the celebration, and the story follows the rescue efforts and personal conflicts among the characters.

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What happens

Avalanche is a 1978 American disaster film directed by Corey Allen, featuring Rock Hudson, Mia Farrow, Robert Forster, and Jeanette Nolan. The plot revolves around David Shelby, who owns a ski resort in an avalanche-prone area. As the resort opens with a grand event, tensions arise between David and his ex-wife, Caroline, who is drawn to an environmental photographer named Nick. A tragic avalanche occurs during the festivities, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The film explores the rescue efforts and aftermath, depicting the impact on the characters' lives. Avalanche was one of the most expensive films made by New World Pictures, and despite featuring notable stars, it was not a box office success. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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