Hurricane (1974 film)

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Hurricane
GenreDrama
Based onHurricane Hunters
1974 novel
by William Charles Anderson
Story byJack Turley
Directed by Jerry Jameson
Starring Larry Hagman
Martin Milner
Jessica Walter
Will Geer
Michael Learned
Barry Sullivan
Frank Sutton
Music by Vic Mizzy
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producer Charles W. Fries
ProducerEdward Montagne
Cinematography Matthew F. Leonetti
EditorArt Seid
Running time74 min.
Production companiesMontagne Productions
Metromedia Producers Corporation
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseSeptember 10, 1974 (1974-09-10)

Hurricane is a 1974 American TV film. It was an ABC Movie of the Week.

Contents

Plot summary

Cast

Reception

The Los Angeles Times called it "a mediocre disaster movie". [1]

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References

  1. Disappointment for 'Hurricane' Watcher Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 10 Sep 1974: e14.