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The Day the Earth Moved (1974): Cast

The Day the Earth Moved (1974) movie poster

The Day the Earth Moved is a 1974 drama directed by Robert Michael Lewis, starring William Windom as Judge Tom Backsler, Cleavon Little and Stella Stevens. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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The Day the Earth Moved (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Day the Earth Moved About?

The premise of The Day the Earth Moved without spoilers.

Warned that a massive quake was imminent, an aerial photography crew races to convince the skeptical residents of a quiet town. Their warnings fall on deaf ears until the ground begins to shake, buildings crumble, and the community finally realizes the disaster is real.

The Day the Earth Moved Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • cigar smoking
  • psychotronic film
  • aerial camera shot
  • reference to las vegas
  • convertible car
  • bare chested man
  • desert
  • earthquake
  • fire
  • military veteran
  • water tower
  • tourist attraction
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  • u.s. mail
  • chase
  • rescue mission
  • theft
  • avalanche
  • photography darkroom
  • reference to marco polo
  • airport
  • destroyed town
  • reference to disneyland
  • dying town
  • commuted sentence
  • apple
  • santa claus statue
  • small town
  • community service
  • rake
  • nevada
  • orphan
  • stopped for speeding
  • dog
  • airplane
  • disaster
  • abc movie of the week
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Cast & crew

The Day the Earth Moved Cast & Characters

William Windom leads the cast as Judge Tom Backsler, with Cleavon Little as Harley Copeland and Stella Stevens as Kate Barker. Directed by Robert Michael Lewis; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Michael Lewis

More films directed by Robert Michael Lewis: The Crying Child, Don’t Talk to Strangers, Memories of Murder and Ladykillers.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in The Day the Earth Moved

5 cars on screen, including the 1968 Oldsmobile 442 and the 1974 Chevrolet Bel Air.

All 5 cars
  • 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in The Day the Earth Moved 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Main role
  • 1974 Chevrolet Bel Air in The Day the Earth Moved 1974 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role
  • 1973 Chevrolet LUV in The Day the Earth Moved 1973 Chevrolet LUV Minor role
  • 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in The Day the Earth Moved 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Background role
Details

The Day the Earth Moved Also Known As

Also known as “Als die Erde aufbrach”.

Also known as
  • Als die Erde aufbrach

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FAQ

The Day the Earth Moved FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Day the Earth Moved, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Day the Earth Moved?

The Day the Earth Moved runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was The Day the Earth Moved released?

The Day the Earth Moved was released on September 18, 1974.

Who directed The Day the Earth Moved?

The Day the Earth Moved was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.

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Who is in the cast of The Day the Earth Moved?

The Day the Earth Moved stars William Windom as Judge Tom Backsler, Cleavon Little as Harley Copeland and Stella Stevens as Kate Barker, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Day the Earth Moved have a post-credit scene?

No. The Day the Earth Moved has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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