Dante's Peak (1997)
The pressure is building...
Volcanologist Harry Dalton comes to the sleepy town of Dante's Peak to investigate the recent rumblings of the dormant volcano the burg is named for. Before long, his worst fears are realized when a massive eruption hits, and immediately, Harry, the mayor and the townspeople find themselves fighting for their lives amid a catastrophic nightmare.
Director: Roger Donaldson
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: February 7, 1997
Cast
- Pierce Brosnan - Harry Dalton
- Linda Hamilton - Rachel Wando
- Arabella Field - Nancy
- Jamie Renée Smith - Lauren Wando
- Jeremy Foley - Graham Wando
- Elizabeth Hoffman - Ruth
- Charles Hallahan - Paul Dreyfus
- Grant Heslov - Greg
- Kirk Trutner - Terry Furlong
- Tzi Ma - Stan
Screenplay
- Leslie Bohem (Screenplay)
- Timothy Braniff (Storyboard)
Music: John Frizzell, James Newton Howard
Cinematography: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Editing: Tina Hirsch, Conrad Buff IV
Production: Pacific Western, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $116M
Box Office: $178M
Original Language: en
Themes
Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Volcano Eruption and Dangerous Trek, Volcanic Forces: Earth's Fire, Disaster and Destruction, Disaster Survival and Heroic Rescue
Keywords
rescue, small town, helicopter, lava, mayor, evacuation, natural disaster, motel, volcano, lovers, partnership, volcanology, disaster, cabin, explosion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dante's Peak about?
- Volcanologist Harry Dalton comes to the sleepy town of Dante's Peak to investigate the recent rumblings of the dormant volcano the burg is named for. Before long, his worst fears are realized when a massive eruption hits, and immediately, Harry, the mayor and the townspeople find themselves fighting for their lives amid a catastrophic nightmare.
- Who directed Dante's Peak?
- Dante's Peak was directed by Roger Donaldson.
- Who stars in Dante's Peak?
- Dante's Peak stars Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, Arabella Field, Jamie Renée Smith, Jeremy Foley, Elizabeth Hoffman.
- How long is Dante's Peak?
- Dante's Peak has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Dante's Peak?
- Dante's Peak is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Dante's Peak?
- Dante's Peak had a budget of $116M.
- How much did Dante's Peak gross?
- Dante's Peak grossed $178M worldwide.
- Where was Dante's Peak produced?
- Dante's Peak was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dante's Peak?
- The themes of Dante's Peak include: Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Volcano Eruption and Dangerous Trek, Volcanic Forces: Earth's Fire, Disaster and Destruction, Disaster Survival and Heroic Rescue.