The Crash of 1929(1990)
The Crash of 1929 Synopsis
Based on eight years of continued prosperity, presidents and economists alike confidently predicted that America would soon enter a time when there would be no more poverty, no more depressions -- a "New Era" when everyone could be rich. But when reality finally struck, the consequences of such unbound optimism shocked the world.
The Crash of 1929 (1990) is a documentary and history film directed by Ellen Giffard, released on November 19, 1990 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Philip Bosco, Reuben L. Cain, William C. Durant and Thomas A. Edison.
- Director:
- Ellen Giffard
- Writers:
- Ronald Blumer
- Production:
- Middlemarch Films
- Status:
- Released
The Crash of 1929 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philip Bosco
as Narrator
- Reuben L. Cain
Reuben L. Cain
as Self
- William C. Durant
William C. Durant
as Self (archive footage)
Thomas A. Edison
as Self (archive footage)
Henry Ford
as Self (archive footage)
Herbert Hoover
as Self (archive footage)
John Kenneth Galbraith
J. P. Morgan
as Self (archive footage)
- Robert Sobel
Robert Sobel
as Self
William Howard Taft
as Self (archive footage)
Calvin Coolidge
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Ellen Giffard, written by Ronald Blumer.
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The Crash of 1929 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Crash of 1929?
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The main cast of The Crash of 1929 (1990) includes Philip Bosco, Reuben L. Cain, William C. Durant, Thomas A. Edison and Henry Ford. The film was directed by Ellen Giffard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Crash of 1929 released?
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The Crash of 1929 was released on November 19, 1990 and runs for 55m.