Supervolcano (film)

Supervolcano
DVD cover
Written byEdward Canfor-Dumas
Directed byTony Mitchell
Starring
ComposerTy Unwin
Country of origin
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerMichael Mosley
ProducerAilsa Orr
CinematographyDerek Rogers
EditorMark Gravil
Running time120 minutes
Production companies
Budget£2.8 million
Original release
NetworkBBC One
Release13 March 2005 (2005-03-13)
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Supervolcano is a 2005 disaster drama television film directed by Tony Mitchell and written by Edward Canfor-Dumas. It is based on the speculated and potential eruption of the volcanic Yellowstone Caldera, located in Yellowstone National Park. The film stars an ensemble cast consisting of Michael Riley, Gary Lewis, Shaun Johnston, Adrian Holmes, Jennifer Copping, Rebecca Jenkins, Tom McBeath, Robert Wisden, Susan Duerden, Jane McLean, Sam Charles, and Kevin McNulty.

Supervolcano premiered on BBC One in the United Kingdom on 13 March 2005, before airing on Discovery Channel in Canada and the United States on 10 April 2005. The film was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a BAFTA Award for its visual effects.