15 disaster movies that will make nervous
Educational Program Cinema / / December 19, 2019
1. Zero Hour!
Zero Hour!
- United States, 1957.
- Aviation disaster movie.
- Duration: 81 min.
- IMDb: 6,6.
The action takes place on board a passenger aircraft, which the pilots were poisoned stale fish. A former military pilot Ted Striker is to take control and put the liner. The problem is that the hero the last time sat at the helm about 10 years ago.
The script for the film created the Arthur Hailey, who later became a famous writer. The plot of "Zero Hour!" Taken from his early novel "On the brink of disaster," also known as "Runway 08".
A kind of pathos of "Zero Hour!" Attracted the attention of novice directors Jim Abrahams and the Zucker brothers. Thus was born burlesque movie "Airplane!", which is now considered to be one of the funniest and most successful comedies in the history of Hollywood.
To make a parody, directors had to buy the rights to the "Zero Hour!". Because of this they were able to use verbatim replica and name the main character Ted Striker.
2. Adventure "Poseidon"
The Poseidon Adventure
- United States, 1972.
- Adventure-disaster.
- Duration: 117 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,1.
Luxury ocean liner "Poseidon" is inverted after the giant waves hit. Most of the passengers are killed, and a few miracle survivors are trapped. Led by a priest, Frank Scott, they decide not to sit back and get out. But this will not be easy.
Large-scale adaptation of the novel by Paul Paul Gallico entered the history of cinema as a standard disaster movie. Now the visual effects in the film, of course, appear dated. But in 1973, they seemed to be very advanced and deserved "Oscar".
3. towering inferno
The Towering Inferno
- USA, 1974.
- Drama disaster film.
- Duration: 165 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,9.
The film is directed by John Guillermin tells of a terrible fire in the highest of San Francisco skyscraper. High Society is going on a luxurious reception on the occasion of the opening of the building. All confident in the reliability of the design, but suddenly the chief architect Doug Roberts discovers that greedy contractors handed over the project with gross violations.
Along with the "adventure" Poseidon "," painting "Towering inferno" is considered the forerunner of all disaster movies. Starring the brightest stars in Hollywood at the time: Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway.
At the time, "Towering inferno" competed with the second "Godfather" of the title of the best pictures of the year. However, the main award of the film did not get, but won three awards "Oscar" for the work of the operator, installation and best song.
4. The China syndrome
The China Syndrome
- USA, 1979.
- Drama disaster film.
- Duration: 123 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,4.
Energetic reporter Kimberly Wells and her partner Richard Adams are witnessing a dangerous incident in the new nuclear power plant. They are able to secretly remove what is happening on camera. But the plot is not passed into the ether, and the hapless reporters strongly recommend to forget about what they saw.
Meanwhile, Jack Godell station officer discovers that the NPP can lead to disaster, and the authorities carefully hide it.
Shown at the Cannes Film Festival, "The China Syndrome" claimed several "Oscars" and caused great public interest. Coincidentally, just a few days after the premiere took place the heaviest nuclear accident in US history - a radiation leak at a nuclear power plant "Three Mile Island" in Pennsylvania.
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5. Magic mile
Miracle Mile
- USA, 1988.
- Disaster movie, a dramatic thriller, comedy.
- Duration: 87 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,0.
Charming slacker Uoshello Harry meets a pretty waitress Julia Peters and realizes that she - his only love. But everything in the lives of the characters changes dramatically when Harry accidentally picks up a pay phone and hears that after 50 minutes the US will start a nuclear war.
Directed by Steve De Dzharnatt known as the creator of the post-apocalyptic western "Cherry 2000", he wrote "The Magic Mile" in the early 80s. But the project has lain on the shelf for a long time due to the fact that De Dzharnatt did not want to make concessions to the studios and definitely going to make a film himself.
As a result, he did it, but the picture came out late. Relations between the US and the Soviet Union have improved, the topic of nuclear war has ceased to be relevant. Perhaps that is why the film flopped at the box and, despite the good press reviews.
6. Epidemic
Outbreak
- USA, 1995.
- Disaster movie, a thriller.
- Duration: 128 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,6.
The epidemiologists are trying to stop a dangerous virus that got into the US with African monkey. Along the way it turns out that a deadly plague was developed by the military. Moreover, they know how to make the drug. It is only necessary to find the first vehicle - a monkey, which is missing.
Infection of a deadly virus - common scenario of disaster movies. But in the "epidemic" of the culprit is happening becomes not some mad scientist, but quite respectable state laboratory.
The film is directed by Wolfgang Petersen's worth looking more and because of the wonderful actor playing Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman and Cube Gooding - younger.
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7. Tornado
Twister
- United States, 1996.
- Disaster movie.
- Duration: 108 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,4.
In the center of the story - a couple of scientists, meteorologists, going through a relationship crisis. By separation of researchers holds common cause: they are trying to understand what is happening inside a tornado. To this end, the heroes need to get uncontrollable whirlwind absorb them invented apparatus "Dorothy."
The experimental apparatus for studying tornadoes writers borrowed from real meteorologists. In fact, it was called "Toto": that was the name of the main character doggie "The Wizard of Oz».
The film was nominated for "Oscar" in the category "Best Visual Effects". Although tornadoes are created using computer graphics, real stunts in the film too much. In some episodes of used engine found in a landfill Boeing 707 aircraft. One of its engines with propellers has become a powerful wind machine.
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8. Titanic
Titanic
- United States, 1997.
- Melodramatic disaster film.
- Duration: 194 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,8.
Infamous liner "Titanic" makes its first and last voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. Against the backdrop of the impending catastrophe unfolding love story of a girl from high society and the poor artist.
Oscar-winning film quite reliably tells about the crash. It can even be called cognitive. In some scenes the creators copied historical photographs. A separate secondary characters, such as dead on the ship elderly spouse or Captain Edward John Smith, and all drawn from real people.
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9. The Perfect storm
The Perfect Storm
- United States, 2000.
- Adventure-disaster, dramatic thriller.
- Duration: 130 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,4.
The fishing boat "Andrea Gail" goes home with a large catch. But the way the sailors blocking storm of extraordinary strength.
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen paintings had based on real events that took place on the Atlantic coast of the USA. In 1991, the raging ocean cut off from the shores of one of the fishing boats.
The film was nominated for "Oscar" for outstanding special effects. But watching it is worth because of the brilliant play of actors: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and John C. Reilly.
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10. Day after tomorrow
The Day After Tomorrow
- United States, 2004.
- Sci-fi thriller, disaster movie.
- Duration: 124 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,4.
Climatologist Jack Hall is trying to warn the US government about the coming ice age, but no one listens. Meanwhile, the planet is on the verge of a terrible catastrophe. The hero is sent to New York to save his only son, but the time remains less and less.
The inspiration for director Roland Emmerich has served as Whitley Strieber's book "The Coming World sverhburya". She says what catastrophic consequences can lead the consumer attitude towards nature. In "The Day After Tomorrow," the important message is supplemented grandiose special effects.
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11. Infection
Contagion
- United States, 2011.
- Sci-fi thriller, a social drama, a disaster movie.
- Duration: 106 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,6.
The planet at a speed of light spreads a deadly virus of unknown origin. Prior to the development of the vaccine is still far away. General panic is heated rumors that circulate on the Internet unscrupulous journalist.
"Contagion" is remarkable not only social and political overtones. Directed by Steven Soderbergh assembled a truly stellar cast member. Here you can see in the small but vibrant starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard and Jude Law. Last played nontrivial character - a blogger who believes in conspiracy theories and homeopathy.
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12. Impossible
lo imposible
- Spain, in 2012.
- Drama disaster film.
- Duration: 113 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,6.
Bennett family comes to rest in Thailand, but the idyll destroys massive tsunami. Unwittingly, the characters find themselves at the epicenter of the disaster.
The movie tells about real events that occurred December 26, 2004. Then the strong tsunami devastated much of the coastal region of Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Africa. More than 150,000 people dead or missing. Among the victims was bleached and Maria Alvarez, on which the story is based stories.
The film received rave reviews and won the Spanish national film award "Goya" in five categories. The main characters played by talented Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts. The role of the eldest son performed the still very young Tom Holland.
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13. Wave
Bølgen
- Norway, 2015.
- Disaster movie.
- Duration: 105 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,7.
Worker seismological station Ichord Christian lives with his wife and two children in a small Norwegian village of Geiranger. Heroes are prepared to move into the city, but the way it blocks the giant tsunami.
Lost in the mountains idyllic Geiranger real. It is located near one of the most visited fjords of Norway. But here there is a natural disaster has occurred, fortunately, only a fiction filmmakers.
The film was successfully held at the Norwegian box office and was continued under the name of "Rift". The action sequel takes place three years after the events of the first part. This time, the heroes have to survive the devastating earthquake in Oslo.
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14. Sound of a storm
The Finest Hours
- United States, 2016.
- Historical drama disaster film.
- Duration: 117 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,7.
Insecure Coast Guard officer Bernie Webber wants to marry. When he finally decided to ask permission from the commander of the station begins a violent storm. Two oil tanker fall into a difficult situation off the coast of New England. At your own risk Bernie along with a team of three volunteers sent to help.
The film is based on a true story. In 1952, the Coast Guard was able to save many people from a ship, half broken by the storm.
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15. The point of the brave
Only the Brave
- United States, 2017.
- Biographical drama disaster film.
- Duration: 133 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,7.
Taciturn head of a special squad of firefighters Eric Marsh all of a sudden to recruit and addict razgildyaya Brendan. Last is trying to rebuild their lives and to become worthy of the father of the newborn daughter.
Heartwarming drama directed by Joseph Kosinski is based on real events. July 30, 2013 in Arizona, broke the terrible forest fire in which people were killed.
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