Storyline

Documentary on water usage, money, politics, the transformation of nature, and the growth of the American west, shown on PBS as a four-part miniseries.

Key Information

Director Jon Else
Writers Jon Else, Sandra Postel
Studio KTEH
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Narrator (voice)

Marc Reisner

Self - Author, 'Cadillac Desert'

Catherine Mulholland

Self - William Mullholand's Granddaughter

Clara Rambeau

Self - Elder, Owens Valley Paiute Tribe

Kevin Starr

Self - California State Librarian

Robert Towne

Robert Towne

Self - Screenwriter, 'Chinatown'

Ernie Kinney

Self - Owens Valley Resident

Cynthia Irwin

Self - Owens Valley Resident

Flora Nash

Self - Owens Valley Resident

Howard Holland

Self - Owens Valley Resident

Vernon Miller

Self - Chairman, Fort Independence Tribe

Robert Phillips

Self - General Manager, Chief Engineer 1972-75

Frequently Asked Questions

Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature was released on June 24, 1997.

The runtime of Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature is 4h 11m.

Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature is a Documentary, History movie.

Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature was directed by Jon Else.

The main cast of Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature includes Alfre Woodard, Marc Reisner, Catherine Mulholland.

Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature is originally in English.