The Great Niagara(1974)
The Great Niagara Synopsis
An embittered old man is obsessed with conquering the Niagara River and Niagara Falls. He endangers his sons' lives by forcing them to challenge the falls by going over them in a barrel.
The Great Niagara (1974) is a drama film directed by William Hale, released on September 24, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Richard Boone, Michael Sacks, Randy Quaid and Jennifer Salt. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- William Hale
- Writers:
- Robert E. Thompson
- Producers:
- Ron Roth
- Cinematographer:
- Gayne Rescher
- Composer:
- Peter Link
- Production:
- Playboy Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
The Great Niagara Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Boone
as Aaron Grant
Michael Sacks
as Lonnie Grant
Randy Quaid
as Carl Grant
Jennifer Salt
as Lois
Burt Young
as Ace Tully
- Les Rubie
Les Rubie
as Smitty
David Schurmann
as Young Montie
- Jack Van Evera
Jack Van Evera
as Doctor
- Jonathan White
Jonathan White
as Driver
Key crew
Directed by William Hale, written by Robert E. Thompson, produced by Ron Roth.
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The Great Niagara Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Great Niagara – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Niagara online?
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Who stars in The Great Niagara?
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The main cast of The Great Niagara (1974) includes Richard Boone, Michael Sacks, Randy Quaid, Jennifer Salt and Burt Young. The film was directed by William Hale. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Niagara released?
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The Great Niagara was released on September 24, 1974 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is The Great Niagara worth watching?
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The Great Niagara (1974) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.