Roaring Guns is a 1944 short western film by director Jean Negulesco depicting hydraulic gold mining which became popular after the initial Gold Rush had ended and the devastating effects on the land from mud and water on local farmers. The 19 minute film uses miniature models for some of the flood scenes. The movie is considered an early film for the environmental movement.
Roaring Guns (1944)
Directed by Jean Negulesco
Genres - Action-Adventure, Romance, Western |
Release Date - Feb 19, 1944 |
Run Time - 19 min. |
MPAA Rating - TV-PG
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Movie Info
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Gold Rush
Attributes
Subject: hydraulic mining
Alternate Titles
Classics of the Screen (1950-1951 season) #4: Roaring Guns
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Roaring Guns
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Santa Fe Trail Series #4: Roaring Guns
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