The Numbers Start with the River
Synopsis
The Numbers Start with the River is a 1971 American short documentary film about small-town life in Iowa. Produced by Donald Wrye for the United States Information Agency, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Wrye
- Original Title
- The Numbers Start with the River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- United States Information Agency (USIA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Wrye
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Wrye
Director
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What is The Numbers Start with the River about?
The Numbers Start with the River is a 1971 American short documentary film about small-town life in Iowa. Produced by Donald Wrye for the United States Information Agency, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed The Numbers Start with the River?
The Numbers Start with the River was directed by Donald Wrye.
Who stars in The Numbers Start with the River?
The principal cast of The Numbers Start with the River includes William Challee, Peter Haskell.
When was The Numbers Start with the River released and how long is it?
The Numbers Start with the River was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 15m.