Volcano(1997)
“The coast is toast.”
Overview
An earthquake shatters a peaceful Los Angeles morning and opens a fissure deep into the earth, causing lava to start bubbling up. As a volcano begins forming in the La Brea Tar Pits, the director of the city's emergency management service, working with a geologist, must then use every resource in the city to try and stop the volcano from consuming LA.
Director
Mick Jackson
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$90M
Revenue
$123M
Cast
Tommy Lee Jones
as Mike Roark
Anne Heche
as Dr. Amy Barnes
Gaby Hoffmann
as Kelly Roark
Don Cheadle
as Emmit Reese
Jacqueline Kim
as Dr. Jaye Calder
Keith David
as Lt. Ed Fox
John Corbett
as Norman Calder
Michael Rispoli
as Gator Harris
John Carroll Lynch
as Stan Olber
Marcello Thedford
as Kevin
Laurie Lathem
as Rachel
Bert Kramer
as L.A. Fire Chief
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
German
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$90M
Box Office
$123M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Fox 2000 Pictures • Shuler Donner / Donner & Moritz Original Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Volcano?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Volcano (1997).
What is Volcano about?▼
An earthquake shatters a peaceful Los Angeles morning and opens a fissure deep into the earth, causing lava to start bubbling up. As a volcano begins forming in the La Brea Tar Pits, the director of the city's emergency management service, working with a geologist, must then use every resource in the city to try and stop the volcano from consuming LA.
Who directed Volcano?▼
Volcano was directed by Mick Jackson and released in 1997. It is a science fiction, action, drama, thriller film.
How long is Volcano?▼
Volcano has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Volcano?▼
The cast of Volcano includes Tommy Lee Jones as Mike Roark, Anne Heche as Dr. Amy Barnes, Gaby Hoffmann as Kelly Roark, Don Cheadle as Emmit Reese, Jacqueline Kim as Dr. Jaye Calder and more.
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