The Johnstown Flood (1989)
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.
Director: Charles Guggenheim
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cast
- Len Cariou - Narrator
Production: Guggenheim Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
disaster
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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 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.
- Who directed The Johnstown Flood?
- The Johnstown Flood was directed by Charles Guggenheim.
- Who stars in The Johnstown Flood?
- The Johnstown Flood stars Len Cariou.
- How long is The Johnstown Flood?
- The Johnstown Flood has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is The Johnstown Flood?
- The Johnstown Flood is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Johnstown Flood produced?
- The Johnstown Flood was produced in United States of America.