Building the Alaska Highway
Synopsis
In May of 1942, across the rugged sub-Arctic wilderness of Alaska and Canada, thousands of American soldiers began one of the biggest and most difficult construction projects ever undertaken-building the Alaska Highway. This program tells how young soldiers battled mud, muskeg, and mosquitoes; endured ice, snow, and bitter cold; and cut pathways through primeval forests to push a 1,520-mile road across one of the world's harshest landscapes.
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Joe Morton
Narrator (voice)
Ruth Gruber
Self - Journalist
Charles Hendricks
Self - Military Historian
Heath Twichell
Self - Historian
William Griggs
Self - Army Engineer
Billy Connor
Self - Civil Engineer
Hayward Oubre
Self - Army Engineer
John Bollin
Self - Army Engineer
Henry Geyer
Self - Army Engineer
Fred Mims
Self - Quartermaster Corps
Alden Hacker
Self - Army Engineer
Bob Trail
Self - Canadian Resident
Alice Summer
Self - Canadian Resident
Alvin Schexnider
Self - Historian
Wallace Lytle
Self - Army Engineer
Bob Batey
Self - Army Engineer
Chester Russell
Self - Army Engineer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tracy Heather Strain
- Screenplay & Story
- Randall MacLowry
- Original Score
- John Kusiak
- Original Title
- Building the Alaska Highway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- American Experience Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tracy Heather Strain
Randall MacLowry
John Kusiak
Stephen McCarthy
Randall MacLowry
Tracy Heather Strain
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Randall MacLowry
Writer
Tracy Heather Strain
Director
Tracy Heather Strain
Producer
Stephen McCarthy
Director of Photography
Randall MacLowry
Editor
John Kusiak
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Building the Alaska Highway.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Building the Alaska Highway
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What is Building the Alaska Highway about?
In May of 1942, across the rugged sub-Arctic wilderness of Alaska and Canada, thousands of American soldiers began one of the biggest and most difficult construction projects ever undertaken-building the Alaska Highway. This program tells how young soldiers battled mud, muskeg, and mosquitoes; endured ice, snow, and bitter cold; and cut pathways through primeval forests to push a 1,520-mile road across one of the world's harshest landscapes.
Who directed Building the Alaska Highway?
Building the Alaska Highway was directed by Tracy Heather Strain.
Who stars in Building the Alaska Highway?
The principal cast of Building the Alaska Highway includes Joe Morton, Ruth Gruber, Charles Hendricks, Heath Twichell, William Griggs.
When was Building the Alaska Highway released and how long is it?
Building the Alaska Highway was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Building the Alaska Highway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Building the Alaska Highway was composed by John Kusiak.