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Tidal Wave: No Escape

Tidal Wave: No Escape

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Tidal Wave: No Escape

"A wave of terror is about to strike."

1997

1h 30m

5.1(20 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

10 featured cast members

Starring

Corbin Bernsen

Corbin Bernsen

John Wahl

Julianne Phillips

Julianne Phillips

Jessica Weaver

Gregg Henry

Gregg Henry

Edgar Purcell

Larry Brandenburg

Larry Brandenburg

Brisick

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Marlan Clark

Harve Presnell

Harve Presnell

Stanley Schiff

Aki Aleong

Aki Aleong

Agamo

Gene Wolande

Gene Wolande

Benard

Lance Wilson-White

Chick

Cheryl Francis Harrington

Cheryl Francis Harrington

Nurse

Creative team

Directed by: George T. Miller
Written by: Tedi Sarafian
Produced by: J. Boyce Harman Jr.

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