Tidal Wave: No Escape

Jan 1, 1997

1h 30m

★ 4.9

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?

Genres

Action

Science Fiction

Thriller

TV Movie

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Cast

John Wahl

Corbin Bernsen

Jessica Weaver

Julianne Phillips

Edgar Purcell

Gregg Henry

Marlan Clark

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Stanley Schiff

Harve Presnell

Chick

Lance Wilson-White

Brisick

Larry Brandenburg

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