Dante's Peak

"The pressure is building..."

Feb 7 1997 PG-13 1h 48m
Action, Adventure, Thriller

Volcanologist Harry Dalton comes to the sleepy town of Dante's Peak to investigate the recent rumblings of the dormant volcano the burg is named for. Before long, his worst fears are realized when a massive eruption hits, and immediately, Harry, the mayor and the townspeople find themselves fighting for their lives amid a catastrophic nightmare.

Plot

Volcanologist Harry Dalton and mayor Rachel Wando of Dante's Peak try to convince the city council and the other volcanologists that the volcano right above Dante's peak is indeed dangerous. People's safety is being set against economical interests.

Written by

Leslie Bohem

Directed by

Roger Donaldson

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, Pacific Western

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
107,039
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
43
Popularity
NA