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IMDb20081h 30mUnited States of America

The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built

Synopsis

"Sandhogs" are New York's urban miners who for 150 years have carved tunnels into the city's bedrock, making life possible for the millions above. For the last 40 years, they've been working on their biggest job ever. The future of NYC, if not the nation, is literally in their hands. Are they up to the task? Will they finish in time? Narrated by Edward Burns, this award winning documentary goes deep into NY's underground to find out.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Eddie Rosenstein
Screenplay & Story
Thomas Kelly
Original Title
The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Eyepop Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Eddie Rosenstein

Screenplay & Story

Thomas Kelly

Producers

Carl H. Lindahl

Department Leadership Roster

Carl H. Lindahl

Producer

Eddie Rosenstein

Eddie Rosenstein

Director

Thomas Kelly

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built about?

"Sandhogs" are New York's urban miners who for 150 years have carved tunnels into the city's bedrock, making life possible for the millions above. For the last 40 years, they've been working on their biggest job ever. The future of NYC, if not the nation, is literally in their hands. Are they up to the task? Will they finish in time? Narrated by Edward Burns, this award winning documentary goes deep into NY's underground to find out.

Who directed The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built?

The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built was directed by Eddie Rosenstein.

Who stars in The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built?

The principal cast of The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built includes Edward Burns.

When was The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built released and how long is it?

The Greatest Tunnel Ever Built was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.