Volcano

About Volcano

Volcano is a disaster film that was released in the year 1997. It was directed by Mick Jackson and co-produced by Andrew Z. Davis, Neal H. Moritz and Lauren Shuler Donner. The movie revolves around the sudden formation of a massive volcano in Los Angeles and the resulting chaos and destruction. As molten lava begins flowing through the city's streets, Mike Roark, an emergency management director, and geologist Amy Barnes work together in a desperate attempt to divert the deadly flow and save the city.

Making / Production

The shooting for 'Volcano' began in 1996, with specific shooting locations including downtown Los Angeles and MacArthur Park. Despite being a disaster film, the production team made sure to use special effects in a way that enhanced the narrative without overpowering the human elements of the story. The movie was distributed by 20th Century Fox and debuted on April 25, 1997.

Actors

• Tommy Lee Jones played the role of Mike Roark. As the emergency management director, Jones gave a powerful performance, showcasing a combination of leadership and determination.
• Anne Heche portrayed Amy Barnes, a determined geologist. Heche brought intelligence and tenacity to shape her character.
• Gaby Hoffmann played Kelly Roark, who showed both vulnerability and courage as Mike's daughter caught in the midst of the disaster.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The fiery lava was created using a combination of substances, mostly methocel, a thickening agent used in food production.
• Despite its plot, there are no active volcanoes in or directly nearby Los Angeles.
• The film grossed an impressive $122.8 million globally despite mixed reviews from critics.

Quotes

• "Look at that. Half the city is looking down into a hole, the other half is trying to pretend it's not there." - Mike Roark
• "It's getting worse, isn't it?" - Kelly Roark

Music, Soundtrack

• The film had its soundtrack composed by the legendary Alan Silvestri, known for his work in the Back to the Future series and other popular films.
• Some key tracks from the soundtrack include "Main Title", "Tunnel", and "13 Million Degrees and Rising".