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Dante's Peak (1997)

★ 6.1PG-13105 minDirector: Roger Donaldson

1997 film by Roger Donaldson

Dante's Peak is a 1997 American disaster action film starring Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, and Charles Hallahan. Set in the fictional town of Dante's Peak, its inhabitants fight to survive the eruption of a long-dormant stratovolcano that had recently become active. The film was directed by Roger Donaldson and written by Leslie Bohem.

Dante's Peak was released in the United States on February 7, 1997, by Universal Pictures. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $178 million worldwide.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Dante's Peak about?
Dante's Peak (1997) — Volcanologist Harry Dalton and mayor Rachel Wando of Dante's Peak try to convince the city council and the other volcanologists that the volcano right above Dante's peak is indeed dangerous. People's safety is being set against economical interests.
Is Dante's Peak based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Dante's Peak scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.