Soon after it struck on April 18, 1906, the infamous San Francisco earthquake would prove to be one of the greatest natural disasters of all time, leveling a once-glorious cityscape and claiming thousands of lives. This fascinating National Geographic documentary chronicles the lead-up to the quake and the drive to survive and rebuild in its aftermath, as told from the perspectives of the people who lived through the terrifying temblor.
Top Cast
Tim Keele as Narrator
Norman McIsaac as Enrico Caruso
Michael C. Newsome as Dennis T. Sullivan
Josh Peddlesden as Son
Mikayla Scott as Child
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