A forgotten disaster flick; and one of the first of the 70s RELEASED TO TV IN 1972 and directed by Barry Shear, "Short Walk to Daylight" chronicles events when eight people struggle to make it out of the dark tunnels of the New York subway system after an apparent earthquake. Although “Airport” (1970) is considered the first ‘disaster film’ of the 70s, it was “The Poseidon Adventure” (1972) that drove the…
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James Brolin
Tom Phelan
Don Mitchell
Alvin
James McEachin
Ed
Abbey Lincoln
Dorella
Brooke Bundy
Joanne
Lázaro Pérez
Jax
Suzanne Charny
Sylvia
Laurette Spang
Sandy
Franklin Cover
Conductor
Paul Cavonis
Rick Niels (uncredited)
Stanley Kamel
Ernie Delion (uncredited)
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FAQ about Short Walk to Daylight
What is Short Walk to Daylight about?
Eight people have to find their way out of a New York subway after being trapped following an earthquake.
When was Short Walk to Daylight released?
Short Walk to Daylight was released in 1972.
What genres does Short Walk to Daylight belong to?
Short Walk to Daylight is categorised as Drama, TV Movie, Action.
Who stars in Short Walk to Daylight?
The cast of Short Walk to Daylight includes James Brolin, Don Mitchell, James McEachin, Abbey Lincoln, Brooke Bundy.