Classic Disaster Movies

Being born in the early 70's I was lucky enough to be of age to see some of the classic 1970's disaster movies. Most of these movies I watched with my father on television. I have always loved a good disaster movie and that has not diminished over the years. I love watching some of the old trailers touting the all start casts that they have assembled for a movie experience never before seen. Most of the early disaster movies were almost comical in special effects and acting, but that's what gave them their charm. So I decided to make a list of some of my favorite disaster movies.

In no particular order:


Earthquake (1974)
This was a fun movie lots of falling buildings and Charlton Heston to boot.









Airport (1970)
The first movie was probably the best, but the sequels had their charm.



The sequels were:

Airport 1975 (1974)









Airport '77 (1977)
This was the sequel where the plane ended up at the bottom of the ocean. Maybe a tribute to the Poseidon Adventure.








The Concorde: Airport '79 (1979)










The Towering Inferno (1974)
Probably one of my most favorite 70's disaster movies. I remember trying to stay up late to watch this movie on t.v.


More Later.