The Plow That Broke the Plains
Synopsis
A documentary about what happened to the Great Plains of the United States and Canada when uncontrolled farming destroyed the soil and led to the Dust Bowl.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
May 10, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pare Lorentz
- Screenplay & Story
- Pare Lorentz
- Original Score
- Virgil Thomson
- Original Title
- The Plow That Broke the Plains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Resettlement Administration
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pare Lorentz
Pare Lorentz
Virgil Thomson
Paul Ivano, Ralph Steiner, Paul Strand, Leo Hurwitz
Leo Zochling
Department Leadership Roster
Pare Lorentz
Director
Pare Lorentz
Writer
Virgil Thomson
Original Music Composer
Leo Zochling
Editor
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Ralph Steiner
Director of Photography
Paul Strand
Director of Photography
Leo Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plow That Broke the Plains
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What is The Plow That Broke the Plains about?
A documentary about what happened to the Great Plains of the United States and Canada when uncontrolled farming destroyed the soil and led to the Dust Bowl.
Who directed The Plow That Broke the Plains?
The Plow That Broke the Plains was directed by Pare Lorentz.
Who stars in The Plow That Broke the Plains?
The principal cast of The Plow That Broke the Plains includes Thomas Chalmers, Bam White.
When was The Plow That Broke the Plains released and how long is it?
The Plow That Broke the Plains was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Plow That Broke the Plains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Plow That Broke the Plains was composed by Virgil Thomson.