Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy
Synopsis
Tony Buba, a film maker from Braddock, Pennsylvania, tells the story of his hometown's decline (along with the rest of the steel mill towns along the Monongahela River) while he dreams of making higher budget films. The picture documents, in a lighthearted way, the community anxiety and activism that accompanied the failure of the steel industry around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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$45K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Buba
- Original Score
- Stephen Pellegrino
- Original Title
- Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $45K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Buba
Stephen Pellegrino
Brady Lewis
Tony Buba
Tony Buba
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Buba
Producer
Tony Buba
Editor
Brady Lewis
Director of Photography
Tony Buba
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy
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What is Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy about?
Tony Buba, a film maker from Braddock, Pennsylvania, tells the story of his hometown's decline (along with the rest of the steel mill towns along the Monongahela River) while he dreams of making higher budget films. The picture documents, in a lighthearted way, the community anxiety and activism that accompanied the failure of the steel industry around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Who directed Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy?
Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy was directed by Tony Buba.
Who stars in Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy?
The principal cast of Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy includes Tony Buba, Stephen Pellegrino, Richard Waddingham, Sal Carullo.
When was Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy released and how long is it?
Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy was composed by Stephen Pellegrino.