1997

1h 30m

4.9(19 votes)

Action

Science Fiction

Thriller

TV Movie

Overview

A retired and disgruntled scientist is brought out of retirement to explain why tidal waves are wiping out coastal communities. But is he part of the problem?

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Corbin Bernsen

John Wahl

Acting

Julianne Phillips

Jessica Weaver

Acting

Gregg Henry

Edgar Purcell

Acting

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Marlan Clark

Acting

Harve Presnell

Stanley Schiff

Acting

Lance Wilson-White

Chick

No Image

Acting

Larry Brandenburg

Brisick

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