Power and the Land
Synopsis
A documentary showing the struggle to bring electricity to rural areas of the United States.
Top Cast
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October 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joris Ivens
- Screenplay & Story
- Joris Ivens, Edwin Locke, Stephen Vincent Benet
- Original Score
- Douglas Moore
- Original Title
- Power and the Land
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- Rural Electrification Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, United States Film Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Ivens
Joris Ivens, Edwin Locke, Stephen Vincent Benet
Douglas Moore
Arthur J. Ornitz, Floyd Crosby
Helen van Dongen
Department Leadership Roster
Joris Ivens
Director
Douglas Moore
Original Music Composer
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Joris Ivens
Writer
Edwin Locke
Writer
Stephen Vincent Benet
Writer
Helen van Dongen
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Power and the Land
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What is Power and the Land about?
A documentary showing the struggle to bring electricity to rural areas of the United States.
Who directed Power and the Land?
Power and the Land was directed by Joris Ivens.
Who stars in Power and the Land?
The principal cast of Power and the Land includes William Adams, Stephen Vincent Benet, Hazel Parkinson, William Parkinson.
When was Power and the Land released and how long is it?
Power and the Land was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Power and the Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Power and the Land was composed by Douglas Moore.