Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p This article is about the American science fiction film. For the Polish historical film, see The Deluge (film)Deluge (1933) is an apocalyptic, science fiction film, (filmed in Los Angeles) released by RKO Radio Pictures, about a group of worldwide natural disasters which lead to the destruction of the earth.The film is very loosely based on the novel of the same name by S. Fowler Wright, with the setting changed from England to the United States. A series of earthquakes destroy the Pacific coast of the United States, causing a massive tsunami, which heads towards New York City. The wave leaves New York submerged in water and nearly all inhabitants of the city drown. This special effect sequence later inspired a scene in The Day After Tomorrow (2004). (Day After Tomorrow/Deluge Scenes on YouTube)Deluge, was the first film to capture the total destruction of New York City, although many films since, have continued to use New York as the center for their apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic film endeavors. It debuted shortly after the release of the classic film King Kong in which New York City was also the primary target for destruction.The impressive effects were done by a team who later worked on the H. G. Wells-scripted film Things to Come (1936).. }
Showing items 1 to 1 of
1
with 100 items per page.
- Deluge_(film) abstract "This article is about the American science fiction film. For the Polish historical film, see The Deluge (film)Deluge (1933) is an apocalyptic, science fiction film, (filmed in Los Angeles) released by RKO Radio Pictures, about a group of worldwide natural disasters which lead to the destruction of the earth.The film is very loosely based on the novel of the same name by S. Fowler Wright, with the setting changed from England to the United States. A series of earthquakes destroy the Pacific coast of the United States, causing a massive tsunami, which heads towards New York City. The wave leaves New York submerged in water and nearly all inhabitants of the city drown. This special effect sequence later inspired a scene in The Day After Tomorrow (2004). (Day After Tomorrow/Deluge Scenes on YouTube)Deluge, was the first film to capture the total destruction of New York City, although many films since, have continued to use New York as the center for their apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic film endeavors. It debuted shortly after the release of the classic film King Kong in which New York City was also the primary target for destruction.The impressive effects were done by a team who later worked on the H. G. Wells-scripted film Things to Come (1936).".