Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke (2003)

An architect and his son become trapped inside a dam that is about to burst.

Director:

Doug Campbell

Writers:

Peter Beckwith (story), Joseph Broido (story),

Stars:

Joe Lando, Matthew Ewald, Michele Greene

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Joe Lando	...	David Arthur Powell
Matthew Ewald	...	Garth Powell
Michele Greene	...	Natalie Powell
Christopher Kriesa	...	Frank
Bruce Boxleitner	...	Mr. Walker
Joshua J. Masters	...	Deputy Bloom
D.K. Kelly	...	Sheriff Ted Metcalf
Danny Johnson	...	Bruce
Celeste Oliva	...	Diane Gonzalo
Lana Young	...	Jeanine Mackey (as Lisa Young Robinson)
Patrick Shea	...	Ken Sanders

Storyline

When the dam in the town of Rutland starts to show signs of wear. David Powell, the architect who originally worked on the dam but was removed and who left town after he was black balled by Walker, the man who only cares about making a profit; returns. He insists that the dam be drained and inspected but Walker claims it would take too long and would be too costly. David goes to the dam and notices a few anomalies. He then tries to warn the deputy mayor who happens to be his estranged wife but out of anger she refuses to listen. Also David tries to reconnect with his son who resents his desertion.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 April 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Flood Zone

Company Credits

Production Co:

PorchLight Entertainment, Edgewood Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 120 min 110 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

When the dam breaks, two shots of the water coming over the top of the dam have actually been taken from Dante's Peak.

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Goofs

As the water is rushing through the city, you can tell that the water is animated. In some shots the water does not look real.

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Connections

Edited from Dante's Peak (1997)

User Reviews

Rotten Tomato

This movie doesn't even have the saving grace of being so bad that its good. It is truly appalling. Its closer to a tongue-in-cheek parody than a disaster movie, but alas they were serious. Made for TV, but not worthy of even that. It contains every cliché and cheesy plot moment you can imagine. Oh will he save the town from the flood? Will his wife admit that she still loves him? Will they escape before the flood drowns them? I cant explain how bad this is. Awful predictable plot that makes you wince it is so cheesy. Bad Effects (although to be fair I have seen worse super-imposed bubbling water). Bad script. Woeful acting. Hideous. So bad in fact that you probably should get drunk and watch it.