Deep Core (2000)

Director
Rodney McDonald

Main cast
Craig Sheffer; Terry Farrell; Bruce McGill; Harry Van Gorkum

Genres
Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Description
A powerful laser machine rips the core of the earth causing earthquakes and tsunamis, and only one man and his team can save the planet from destruction. Will they succeed? Action, suspense and disaster for fans of the genre.


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