THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD (Television Release USA 1992)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Johnstown Flood—documentary—is graphic especially in the voiceovers of the people dying off screen as Richard Dreyfuss narrates the film. The movie relies on good organization of story. Actors reiterate parts of actual persons who survived the flood. Scenes run on a black and white format with painted pictures depicting what Dreyfuss is talking about. The movie ends on a solemn note. This film was pulled from a television series, American Experience, and presented as a standalone film. 

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Storyline 

A unique presentation of the events surrounding the first collapsed dam at Johnstown. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Mark Bussler for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Mark Bussler, Michael Bussler, and Charles Guggenheim for making the film possible. Cast includes: Richard Dreyfuss, Patrick Jordan, Jennifer Lee Dake, and Charles King. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The film is graphic but watchable and well put together.  Richard Dreyfuss narrates the film.

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Ben Meyers