Avalanche (1978): Cast & Plot
Avalanche is a 1978 action drama directed by Corey Allen, starring Rock Hudson as David Shelby, Mia Farrow and Jeanette Nolan. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Corey Allen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New World Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Avalanche About?
The premise of Avalanche without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An avalanche of six million tons of snow crashes into a bustling ski resort, turning a festive holiday into a desperate fight for survival. Stranded vacationers must confront the brutal winter landscape, navigate perilous icy terrain, and rally together to outlast the relentless cold.
Avalanche Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- female buttocks
- female nudity
- psychotronic film
- disaster action
- disaster drama
- grand hotel format
- female topless nudity
- mother son relationship
- ice skating
- buried alive
- ice
- mountain
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- reporter
- female reporter
- gas explosion
- drunkenness
- piano
- explosion
- airplane
- airplane crash
- exploding airplane
- car falling off a cliff
- exploding car
- one word title
- cult film
- 1970s
- survival
- cigarette smoking
- f word
- driving off a cliff
- live action
- ski resort
- resort
- snow
- avalanche
- snowstorm
- snowmobile
- skiing
- ski lodge
- ski lift
- party
- ice skater
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- businessman
- ambulance
- disaster
- disaster film
- independent film
- title spoken by character
Avalanche Cast & Characters
Rock Hudson leads the cast as David Shelby, with Mia Farrow as Caroline Brace and Jeanette Nolan as Florence Shelby. Directed by Corey Allen; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Corey Allen
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Rock Hudson as David Shelby -
Mia Farrow as Caroline Brace -
Jeanette Nolan as Florence Shelby - Rick Moses as Bruce Scott
Also Starring in Avalanche
· 15 more- Antony Carbone Leo the Coach
- Angelo Lamonea Bruce's Coach
- Steve Franken Henry McDade
- Robert Forster Nick Thorne
- Barry Primus Mark Elliott
- Cathey Paine Tina Elliott
- Joby Baker TV Director
- Jerry Douglas Phil Prentiss
- X Brands Marty Brenner
- Peggy Browne Annette River
- Pat Egan Cathy Jordan
- Jessica Biscardi Skier (uncredited)
- Damon Charles Jimmy the Forest Ranger (uncredited)
- Cindy Luedke Susan Maxwell
- John Cathey Ed the Pilot
More from Corey Allen
More films directed by Corey Allen: Moment of Truth: Stalking Back, The Ann Jillian Story, Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint and The Last Fling.
Avalanche Plot Summary
What happens in Avalanche from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
David Shelby, Rock Hudson, a prosperous owner of a newly established ski resort tucked beneath a snow-laden mountain, invites his ex-wife Caroline Brace, Mia Farrow, to attend the grand opening. The celebration promises a ski tournament and a figure skating competition, setting the stage for a weekend of sport and spectacle.
Among the guests are Florence Shelby, Jeanette Nolan, the spirited mother who keeps a keen eye on the proceedings; Bruce Scott, Rick Moses, a world-renowned ski champion; and two rival figure skaters who add rivalry to the ice. Also present is Leo the Coach, Antony Carbone.
Full summary
The whole story of Avalanche, scene by scene
Avalanche Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Avalanche.
How Well Do You Know Avalanche?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays David Shelby, the owner of the ski resort?
Cars in Avalanche
30 cars on screen, including the 1965 Cadillac Ambulance and the Willys Jeep CJ-2A.
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1965 Cadillac Ambulance Important role -
Willys Jeep CJ-2A Important role -
1975 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1972 Chevrolet Blazer Minor role
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Movies Like Avalanche
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Avalanche Alley, Nature Unleashed: Avalanche and The Snow Bunnies.
Avalanche FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Avalanche, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Avalanche?
Avalanche runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Avalanche released?
Avalanche was released on August 30, 1978.
Who directed Avalanche?
Avalanche was directed by Corey Allen.
More films by Corey Allen Who is in the cast of Avalanche?
Avalanche stars Rock Hudson as David Shelby, Mia Farrow as Caroline Brace and Jeanette Nolan as Florence Shelby, among 19 credited actors.
Does Avalanche have a post-credit scene?
No. Avalanche has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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