After the Shock (1990)

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.

Cast (21)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Yaphet Kotto

William McElroy

Scott Valentine

Gerry Shannon

Rue McClanahan

Sherra Cox

Jack Scalia

Jack Thompson

Tuck Milligan

Terry Brown

R

Richard Anthony Crenna

Patrick Wallace

Paul Ben-Victor

Dr. Steven Brattesani

M

Michael Clark

Capt. Bob Boudoures

Gary Swanson

Lt. Pete Cornyn

N

Nicholas Zaninovich

Himself

Charlotte Crossley

Mother with Child

Carlease Burke

Screaming Woman

Clinton Derricks-Carroll

Neighbor

R

Raleigh Friend

Neighbor

R

Rai Tasco

Neighbor

John Putch

Doctor

Brian Thompson

Tom

Nancy Linari

Young Mother

D

Dena Drotar

Rescued Woman

Sasha Jenson

Teenager

B

Barbara Lusch

Survivor

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