The Johnstown Flood (1989 film)

The Johnstown Flood is a 1989 American short documentary film directed by Charles Guggenheim about the Johnstown Flood.^[4] David McCullough, author of the 1968 book, The Johnstown Flood,^[5] hosted the film.

The Johnstown Flood
Directed by	Charles Guggenheim
Written by	Charles Guggenheim
Produced by	Charles Guggenheim[1][2]
Starring	Len Cariou David McCullough
Cinematography	Erich Roland
Edited by	Catherine Shields
Production company	Guggenheim Productions
Distributed by	Johnstown Flood Museum[3]
Release date	1989 (1989)
Running time	26 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

An expanded version of the film aired on the television series American Experience in 1991.

Plot

Cast

• Richard Dreyfuss as narrator

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• David McCullough as host

Accolades

The film won the Oscar at the 62nd Academy Awards for Documentary Short Subject.^[7][8]

See also

• Still image film
• Ken Burns effect