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The Cassandra Crossing
“Anyone trying to leave the train by force will be stopped by force.”
An All-Star 70s Disaster Film Mash-Up
The 1970s saw a surge in the popularity of disaster films, with movies like The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno, and Earthquake captivating audiences. In 1976, director George P. Cosmatos and producer Carlo Ponti joined forces to create their own entry in the genre: The Cassandra Crossing. With an all-star ensemble cast including Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, Burt Lancaster, Martin Sheen, OJ Simpson, and Ava Gardner, the film aimed to capitalize on the decade's love for…
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