Cadillac Desert
Series Overview
Documentary on water usage, money, politics, the transformation of nature, and the growth of the American west, shown on PBS as a four-part miniseries.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 4 Episodes
1997 – 1997
Premiered: Tue, Jun 24, 1997
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Alfre Woodard
Narrator (voice)
Marc Reisner
Self - Author, 'Cadillac Desert'
Catherine Mulholland
Self - William Mullholand's Granddaughter
Clara Rambeau
Self - Elder, Owens Valley Paiute Tribe
Kevin Starr
Self - California State Librarian
Robert Towne
Self - Screenwriter, 'Chinatown'
Ernie Kinney
Self - Owens Valley Resident
Cynthia Irwin
Self - Owens Valley Resident
Flora Nash
Self - Owens Valley Resident
Howard Holland
Self - Owens Valley Resident
Vernon Miller
Self - Chairman, Fort Independence Tribe
Robert Phillips
Self - General Manager, Chief Engineer 1972-75
George Miller
Self - Congressman, California
Elma Blaver
Self - Mono Lake Resident
Sally Gaines
Self - Co-Founder, Mono Lake Committee
David Gaines
Self - Co-Founder, Mono Lake Committee (archive footage)
Augie Hess
Self - Mono Lake Resident
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Else, Linda Harrar
Jon Else, Sandra Postel, Marc Reisner
Martin Bresnick
Michael Chin, Hilyard John Brown, Jon Else
Glenn Hunsberger, Deborah Hoffmann, Robert Dalva
Jon Else, Linda Harrar, Jonathan T. Taplin, Sandra Itkoff
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Else
Producer
Glenn Hunsberger
Editor
Linda Harrar
Producer
Jon Else
Writer
Deborah Hoffmann
Editor
Jon Else
Director
Linda Harrar
Director
Robert Dalva
Editor
Martin Bresnick
Original Music Composer
Michael Chin
Director of Photography
Hilyard John Brown
Director of Photography
Jon Else
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cadillac Desert.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cadillac Desert
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What is Cadillac Desert about?
Documentary on water usage, money, politics, the transformation of nature, and the growth of the American west, shown on PBS as a four-part miniseries.
How many seasons does Cadillac Desert have?
Cadillac Desert comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Cadillac Desert?
Key cast members in Cadillac Desert include Alfre Woodard, Marc Reisner, Catherine Mulholland, Clara Rambeau, Kevin Starr.
Who created or directed Cadillac Desert?
Cadillac Desert was developed and directed by Jon Else, Linda Harrar.