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The Plow That Broke the Plains

193625mPare Lorentz
IMDb 6.2

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A documentary about what happened to the Great Plains of the United States and Canada when uncontrolled farming destroyed the soil and led to the Dust Bowl.

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What is The Plow That Broke the Plains (1936) about?

A documentary about what happened to the Great Plains of the United States and Canada when uncontrolled farming destroyed the soil and led to the Dust Bowl.

Who stars in The Plow That Broke the Plains?

The Plow That Broke the Plains stars Thomas Chalmers (Narrator (voice)), Bam White (Farmer). The film was directed by Pare Lorentz.

How long is The Plow That Broke the Plains?

The Plow That Broke the Plains has a runtime of 25 min and premiered in 1936.

Is The Plow That Broke the Plains worth watching?

The Plow That Broke the Plains holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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