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Short Walk to Daylight

Short Walk to Daylight

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Short Walk to Daylight

"A subway ride. A sudden earthquake. And now, disaster and death stand between seven strangers and a..."

1972

1h 13m

6.7(7 votes)

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TV Movie

Action

Overview

Eight people have to find their way out of a New York subway after being trapped following an earthquake.

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Production Companies

Universal Television

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

James Brolin

James Brolin

Tom Phelan

Don Mitchell

Don Mitchell

Alvin

James McEachin

James McEachin

Ed

Abbey Lincoln

Abbey Lincoln

Dorella

Brooke Bundy

Brooke Bundy

Joanne

Lázaro Pérez

Jax

Suzanne Charny

Suzanne Charny

Sylvia

Laurette Spang

Laurette Spang

Sandy

Franklin Cover

Franklin Cover

Conductor

Paul Cavonis

Rick Niels (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Barry Shear
Written by: Edward Montagne
Produced by: Edward Montagne
Harry Tatelman

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