Movie Description
The Johnstown Flood
(1989)Overview
On May 30, 1889 the South Fork Dam, which maintained a pleasure lake for wealthy Pittsburgh industrialists and their families, failed due to very heavy rains and poor maintenance by the dam's owners. The burst dam sent a wall of water and debris, 40 feet high and half a mile wide, 14 miles downstream to the bustling industrial city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. More than 2000 people lost their lives in the disaster. This documentary tells the story, and tells us that the disaster was easily avoidable.
Featured Crew
- Director : Charles Guggenheim
- Cast : Len Cariou
Cast
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleThe Johnstown Flood
Status Released
Release Information
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1989-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 26m
Production CompaniesGuggenheim Productions
Genres
- Documentary
- History