The Johnstown Flood
Originally released in 1989. The Johnstown Flood is a documentary/history film. directed by Charles Guggenheim. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Len Cariou
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1989
37 years ago
Runtime
0h 26m
26 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Guggenheim Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Johnstown Flood about?
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 owner...
Who directed The Johnstown Flood?
The Johnstown Flood was directed by Charles Guggenheim.
How long is The Johnstown Flood?
The Johnstown Flood has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was The Johnstown Flood released?
The Johnstown Flood was released on January 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Johnstown Flood?
The main cast of The Johnstown Flood includes Len Cariou.