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Earthquake (1974) Starring: Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Geneviève Bujold, Lorne Greene Directed by: Mark Robson Produced by: Mark Robson This essential 1970s disaster epic, with a script co-authored by Mario Puzo (THE GODFATHER), centers around a devastating earthquake in Los Angeles and the shocking aftermath it causes. The all-star cast is led by Charleton Heston as a construction engineer whose marital problems supply him with plentiful stress before the quake even hits. The film was presented theatrically with a sound process known as "Sensurround," which caused cinemas to physically vibrate during quake sequences. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Cinematography. Academy Awards: Best Sound. MPAA Rating: PG.