Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster(2020)
The Deadliest Eruption in US History
Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster Synopsis
The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens was the deadliest in U.S. history. Survivor testimonies and rare images reveal the cataclysms it unleashed.
Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster (2020) is a documentary film directed by Sophie Elwin-Harris, released on June 10, 2020 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Bill Ratner, Donald A. Swanson, Dixy Lee Ray and George Barker. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Sophie Elwin-Harris
- Producers:
- Sophie Elwin-Harris, Lin Lin Ginzberg
- Cinematographer:
- Will Fewkes
- Composer:
- Alex Stoloff
- Production:
- Off the Fence, National Geographic, Nulight Studios, Disney Character Voices International
- Status:
- Released
Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster (2020) Trailer
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Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Ratner
as Narrator
- Donald A. Swanson
Donald A. Swanson
as Self - USGS Volcanologist
Dixy Lee Ray
as Self (archive footage)
- George Barker
George Barker
as Self - Deputy Sheriff, Skamania Co.
Harry R. Truman
as Self (archive footage)
David A. Johnston
as Self (archive footage)
- Dorothy Stoffel
Dorothy Stoffel
as Self - Geologist
Catherine Hickson
as Self - Volcanologist
- Jim Scymanky
Jim Scymanky
as Self - Survivor
- David Crockett
David Crockett
as Self - Retired Photojournalist
- Jess Hagerman
Jess Hagerman
as Self - Helicopter Pilot
- Robert Brown Jr.
Robert Brown Jr.
as Self - Survivor
Key crew
Directed by Sophie Elwin-Harris, produced by Sophie Elwin-Harris and Lin Lin Ginzberg.
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Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster online?
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Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster (2020) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster?
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The main cast of Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster (2020) includes Bill Ratner, Donald A. Swanson, Dixy Lee Ray, George Barker and Harry R. Truman. The film was directed by Sophie Elwin-Harris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster released?
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Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster was released on June 10, 2020 and runs for 45m.
Is Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster worth watching?
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Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster (2020) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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