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Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story

Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story

19931h 30m

Overview

Relationship problems between a father and son are intensified by Hurricane Andrew.

Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky
Written by Casey Kelly
Produced by Marvin J. Chomsky, Brian Pike
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Top Cast

Ted Wass

Ted Wass

Bryan Norcross

Eileen Heckart

Eileen Heckart

Shelly

Brynn Thayer

Brynn Thayer

Sandra Channing

John Getz

John Getz

Doug Hulin

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

Carla Hulin

Chris Demetral

Chris Demetral

Robin Hulin

Arnetia Walker

Arnetia Walker

Paulette Rickles

Carmen Argenziano

Carmen Argenziano

Ed Lopez

Jill Schoelen

Jill Schoelen

Ruth Henderson

Brian McNamara

Brian McNamara

Cal Kessler

Themes & Keywords

hurricanebased on true storydisastersevere weather

About Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story

Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story is a drama, tv movie film released in 1993 exploring themes of hurricane, based on true story, disaster, severe weather. Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, it stars Ted Wass, Eileen Heckart, Brynn Thayer. Relationship problems between a father and son are intensified by Hurricane Andrew.

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