Avalanche

Sep 29, 1978

1h 34m

★ 3.6

Six million tons of icy terror!

Overview

After an avalanche of snow crashes into their ski resort, a holiday at a winter wonderland turns into a game of survival for a group of vacationers.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Drama

Production Companies

New World Pictures

Avalanche Trailers

Cast

David Shelby

Rock Hudson

Caroline Brace

Mia Farrow

Nick Thorne

Robert Forster

Florence Shelby

Jeanette Nolan

Bruce Scott

Rick Moses

Henry McDade

Steve Franken

Mark Elliott

Barry Primus

Tina Elliott

Cathey Paine

Phil Prentiss

Jerry Douglas

Leo the Coach

Antony Carbone

Annette River

Peggy Browne

Cathy Jordan

Pat Egan

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