Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea(2006)
Once “California’s Riviera”, the Salton Sea is now America’s worst ecological disaster.
Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea Synopsis
The Salton Sea: An inland ocean of massive fish kills, rotting resorts, and 120 degree nights located just minutes from urban Southern California. This film details the rise and fall of the Salton Sea, from its heyday as the "California Riviera" where boaters and Beach Boys mingled in paradise to its present state of decaying, forgotten ecological disaster.
Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2006) is a documentary film directed by Chris Metzler, released on February 24, 2006 with a runtime of 57m. It stars John Waters, Sonny Bono, Norm Niver and Petre Melvin. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Metzler
- Producers:
- Chris Metzler
- Composer:
- Bill Elm
- Production:
- Tilapia Film
- Status:
- Released
Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea before you stream it.
Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Waters
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Sonny Bono
as Himself (archival footage)
- Norm Niver
Norm Niver
as Himself
- Petre Melvin
Petre Melvin
as Himself
Leonard Knight
as Himself
- Bobbie Todhunter
Bobbie Todhunter
as Herself
- Steve Horvitz
Steve Horvitz
as Himself
- Lechon Rainey
Lechon Rainey
as Herself
- Paul Clement
Paul Clement
as Himself
Newt Gingrich
as Self (archival footage)
Key crew
Directed by Chris Metzler, produced by Chris Metzler .
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Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
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Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea?
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The main cast of Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2006) includes John Waters, Sonny Bono, Norm Niver, Petre Melvin and Leonard Knight. The film was directed by Chris Metzler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea released?
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Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea was released on February 24, 2006 and runs for 57m.
Is Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea worth watching?
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Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2006) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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