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The Johnstown Flood (2003): Cast

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The Johnstown Flood is a 2003 historical documentary directed by Mark Bussler, starring Richard Dreyfuss as narrator. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.

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The Johnstown Flood (2003) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 4m (64 min)
Director
Mark Bussler
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Johnstown Flood About?

The premise of The Johnstown Flood without spoilers.

On a May day in 1889, the South Fork Dam failed, releasing a 40‑foot wall of water that swept through the industrial city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in the valley below, turning it into a wasteland and killing over 2,200 people. This documentary examines failures that caused the disaster, using reenactments and testimony to convey horror.

The Johnstown Flood Themes & Keywords

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  • railroad
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  • tenement house
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  • canal system
  • private club
  • reference to andrew carnegie
  • reference to andrew mellon
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  • 19th century
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  • pennsylvania railroad
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  • vandalism
  • lynching
  • looting
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  • reference to clara barton
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  • pennsylvania
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Cast & crew

The Johnstown Flood Cast & Characters

Richard Dreyfuss plays narrator in The Johnstown Flood. Directed by Mark Bussler.

From the director

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One more film directed by Mark Bussler: EXPO: Magic of the White City.

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FAQ

The Johnstown Flood FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Johnstown Flood, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Johnstown Flood?

The Johnstown Flood runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

When was The Johnstown Flood released?

The Johnstown Flood was released in 2003.

Who directed The Johnstown Flood?

The Johnstown Flood was directed by Mark Bussler.

More films by Mark Bussler

Who is in the cast of The Johnstown Flood?

The Johnstown Flood stars Richard Dreyfuss as narrator.

Does The Johnstown Flood have a post-credit scene?

No. The Johnstown Flood has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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