The Great Niagara
Synopsis
An embittered old man is obsessed with conquering the Niagara River and Niagara Falls. He endangers his sons' lives by forcing them to challenge the falls by going over them in a barrel.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hale
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Thompson
- Original Score
- Peter Link
- Original Title
- The Great Niagara
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Playboy Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hale
Robert E. Thompson
Peter Link
Gayne Rescher
Jim Benson
Ron Roth
Department Leadership Roster
William Hale
Director
Ron Roth
Producer
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
Robert E. Thompson
Writer
Peter Link
Original Music Composer
Walter Scott Herndon
Production Design
Dorothy Barkley
Costume Design
Jim Benson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Niagara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Niagara about?
An embittered old man is obsessed with conquering the Niagara River and Niagara Falls. He endangers his sons' lives by forcing them to challenge the falls by going over them in a barrel.
Who directed The Great Niagara?
The Great Niagara was directed by William Hale.
Who stars in The Great Niagara?
The principal cast of The Great Niagara includes Richard Boone, Michael Sacks, Randy Quaid, Jennifer Salt, Burt Young.
When was The Great Niagara released and how long is it?
The Great Niagara was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Niagara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Niagara was composed by Peter Link.