"Tremors of the Earth" (1990 film), in which the actors not only played a light thriller with a fantastic bias, but also gained worldwide fame. A humorous connotation, a firm belief in a good ending and a quick reaction of heroes to incredible events have already produced this film in the category of classics.
“Tremors of the Earth” (1990 film), actors and characters, short story
In a valley closed by mountains, a small town dies. Everyone tries to survive in his own way: keep a sheep or a store. Two friends earn extra money on small errands, but one day they decide to leave in search of a better life. On the way, they find a dead man, report to the police and set off again. However, the only road is blocked up, and an incomprehensible monster is chasing after them.
Friends Val (Kevin Bacon) and Earl (Fred Ward) manage to drive to the store and inform the residents about the huge worm underground. There is no way to ask the authorities for help over the phone, and frightened heroes go on horseback to a neighboring city. But they are chased by an underground worm, which is smashed against the concrete wall of the trench.
Sweet student Ronda (Finn Carter), who worked nearby with seismic instruments, reports three more such creatures in the valley. All residents of the town, a retired colonel (Michael Gross) with his wife (Riba McIntyre), Nancy (Charlotte Stewart) with their daughter (Ariana Richards), a boy Melvin (Robert Jane), as well as Earl and Val escaping on a tractor and a heavy trailer, trying get to the path in the mountains, which is the only escape from a terrible trap. But the graboids set a trap, and the fugitives had to move to the boulders. Together, they figured out how to destroy the monsters.
The main characters Earl and Val
Played by Valentine Mickey, in love with Ronda on the plot of the 1990 film "Tremors of the Earth", actor Kevin Bacon. At that time, he was 32 years old, already experienced and known for his work “Friday the 13th” and “Mr. Roberts”. He began his creative career at the age of 18. In 1987, he met actress Kira Sedgwick, who played his wife on the set of Lemon Sky. In real life, their romance proceeded swiftly, but successfully. The couple has two children: Travis and Sousie. After the release of "Earth Quake", the actor was invited by director Stone to the film "John F. Kennedy", which became the landmark work of Bacon.
In the role of Bert Hammer ("Tremors of the Earth", the film 1990), actor Michael Gross reliably played a lover of weapons. In the future, he will work in all 5 parts, as well as in the series of the same name.
The role of Earl Bassett was played by Freddy Ward, who was born in San Diego in 1942. He is divorced from his wife, and maintains a warm relationship with his daughter Mary-France. His best roles can be seen in "Escape from Alcatraz", "Player" and "Guys What You Need." In total, his filmography includes 91 works in various genres. A former boxer and lumberjack from Alaska captivates the audience not only with charm and courage, but also with children's touch and faith in the proposed circumstances.
Minor actors and roles. The creators of the film "Tremors of the Earth"
The original idea belongs to the screenwriter and director of the film S.S. Wilson. In 1975, he worked in the Mahave Desert. He made a sketch of the plot while sitting on one of the boulders and thinking about a creature that can move underground like a fish.
Having returned, the author did not immediately begin to work. Even when the script was already written and the cast was being selected, Wilson did not perceive the undertaking itself as something important. A frivolous attitude was transmitted to the entire set. That is why the film came out easy to watch, fresh and even kind.
The laid-back atmosphere in the creation of the film “Tremors of the Earth”, the actors and the film crew with a good attitude to the thriller - all contributed to long-term success.
Continuation and interesting facts
- The first title of the movie "Earth Shark" was replaced, as a character with the same name appeared in the popular American show.
- Victor Wong, a Vietnamese actor, wrote himself an interesting role as a store owner. In the script, he had only two remarks.
- After the first show, the focus group was urgently replaced by the final film. The first option looked pessimistic: two guys leaving the city on the road in complete solitude. The second was approved by all - romance and a kiss of the main characters.
The sequel is also called, as well as the 1990 film, "Tremors of the Earth." Actors and roles, and even the scene, others. Boy Melvin Plag and Ariana Richards meet in the third film. Kevin Bacon no longer starred, Fred Ward works in the second part. Only Gross remained faithful to his hero to the end.