United States / Oct 28, 1979 / ABC
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
A deranged engineer, bent on revenge for the deaths of his wife and daughter, sets two passenger trains on a collision course, and con-man William Shatner puts his life on the line to ward off the crash.
Main cast
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| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul L. Smith | Jim Waterman / Victor Prescott |
| Arthur Malet | Southbound Conductor |
| Harry Caesar | Northbound Conductor |
| Jacque Lynn Colton | Mrs. Shanks |
| Lane Smith | John Carlson |
| Sandy McPeak | Hennessey |
| Virginia Kiser | |
| Rockne Tarkington | |
| Michael Pataki | Tate |
| Peter Jason | LeBoux |
| Peter MacLean | |
| Jerry Ayres | Talmadge |
| Julie Mannix | Debbie Fox |
| Steve Jerro | Al |
| Ron Prince | Detective |
| Dago Dimster | David |
| Carole Hemingway | Newscaster |
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| Carl Gordon | Foreman |
| Eric Poppick | Computer Expert |
| Jason Ronard | Ellis |
| Herbert Bress | Bartender |
| Tony Matranga | Policeman |
| Norman Alexander Gibbs | Steward |
| James W. Gavin | Helicopter Pilot |
| Ross Reynolds | |
| Ross Reynolds | Helicopter Pilot |
Genres
ActionThrillerTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Disaster on the Coastliner |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Filmways TV Productions, Moonlight Productions, ABC |
| Release date | 28 ottobre 1979 |
| Production | Frank von Zerneck, David Garcia Jr., Phillips Wylly Sr. |
| Writer | David Ambrose |
| Casting | Karen Hendel, Michael McLean |
| Editing | Robert Florio, Deborah Armstrong |
| Cinematography | Fred J. Koenekamp, Frank M. Holgate, Ed Morey |
| Assistant directors | John M. Poer, Ira Shuman, Kate Tilley, Richard C. Sarafian, Mae Hershon |
| Lighting | Gene Stout |
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| Camera operators | Ed Morey, Fred J. Koenekamp, Frank M. Holgate |
| Additional photography | Fred J. Koenekamp, Frank M. Holgate, Ed Morey |
| Production design | William Hiney, Bill Webb, William A. Petrotta |
| Art direction | William Hiney, Bill Webb, William A. Petrotta |
| Set decoration | Bill Webb, William Hiney, William A. Petrotta |
| Special effects | Gunter Jennings |
| Stunts | Louie Elias, Don Pulford, Tim Rossovich, Franklin Scott |
| Music | Gerald Fried, Terri Fricon, Robert Gravenor, John Mick |
| Sound | Gerald Fried, Terri Fricon, Robert Gravenor, John Mick |
| Costume design | Les Berns, Madeline Sylos, Michael R. Faeth |
| Makeup | Les Berns, Madeline Sylos, Michael R. Faeth |
| Hairstyling | Les Berns, Madeline Sylos, Michael R. Faeth |
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