US (1974): Disaster
Los Angeles is the natural site for a film about earthquakes: they happen there frequently, and the landscape is familiar to moviegoers from thousands of films. A huge number of ongoing vignettes which include cameos from numerous celebrities and stars are tied together by the ongoing efforts of architect Graff (Charleton Heston) to rescue his estranged spoiled-rich-girl wife (Ava Gardner), while helping out with the ongoing rescue efforts taking place around him and while trying to determine what has happened to his mistress Denise (Genviève Bujold). The rumbling sound effect designed for this film (Sensurround) won a "Best Sound" Oscar for the film in 1975. Mark Robson directs the George Fox and Mario Puzo screenplay for Universal. (Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide)
4 nominations, 1 Award, 1 Special Achievement Award
· Sound 1974: Ronald K. Pierce, Melvin Metcalfe, Sr..
· Special Achievement Award 1974: Frank Brendel, Glen Robinson, Albert Whitlock - Visual Effects
· Art Direction/Set Decoration 1974: Alexander Golitzen, Preston Ames - Art Direction, Frank McKelvy - Set Decoration
· Cinematography 1974: Philip Lathrop
· Film Editing 1974: Dorothy Spencer