The Great Quake

Soon after it struck on April 18, 1906, the infamous San Francisco earthquake would prove to be one of the greatest natural disasters of all time, leveling a once-glorious cityscape and claiming thousands of lives. This fascinating National Geographic documentary chronicles the lead-up to the quake and the drive to survive and rebuild in its aftermath, as told from the perspectives of the people who lived through the terrifying temblor.

Tim Keele

Narrator

Norman McIsaac

Enrico Caruso

Michael C. Newsome

Dennis T. Sullivan

Josh Peddlesden

Son

Mikayla Scott

Child

Naomi Vondell

Dishevelled Woman

• Christopher RowleyDirector · Producer
• Mike SheehanWriter
• Alex KhanProducer
• Christopher DedrickOriginal Music Composer
• John WhitcherEditor
• Crystal KramerCasting

Release date

April 16, 2006

Status

Released

Original language

English

Genres

Documentary, History