Isaac's Storm (2004)
Overview
The story of meteorology Isaac Cline and the 1900 hurricane that destroyed Galveston, Texas, killing 6,000 people. Based on the book by Erik Larson
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.121 |
Directed By
Betsy Steinberg
TOP CAST
Edward Herrmann
Narrator
Jon Stafford
Isaac Cline
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