Meteor (1979)
It's five miles wide... it's coming at 30,000 m.p.h... there's no place on Earth to hide!
Storyline
After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits, it will cause an incredible catastrophe that will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor, NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules," but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR, which has also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?
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Movie Details
| Original title | Meteor |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 19, 1979 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | new york city, disaster, disaster movie, flood, nasa, destruction, tidal wave, united nations, world trade center, meteor, avalanche, translator |
FAQ
What is Meteor about?
After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits, it will cause an incredible catastrophe that will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor, NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules," but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR, which has also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?
When was Meteor released?
Meteor was released on Oct 19, 1979 (status: Released).
Who directed Meteor?
Ronald Neame directed Meteor.
What is the TMDB rating of Meteor?
Meteor has a TMDB rating of 5.2/10 from 182 votes.