Movies and TvShows featuring "river-dam" theme.

In the early 1900s, a man becomes involved in a battle with the timber industry to prevent the destruction of the giant redwood trees. He also deals with personal struggles, including a recurring womanizer and a widow who gets embroiled in dangerous situations. The story unfolds with sabotage, framed murder, and attempted murder, showcasing the man's efforts to save lives and seek justice. The movie highlights the importance of conservation and the challenges faced in building a railroad and developing the land. Set in California and Wisconsin, this epic Western and period drama explores themes of moral reformation and the clash between the timber barons and conservationists.

Engineer Owen Merrill travels to the Pacific Northwest where he plans to build a dam. He stays at the Salmon Club, run by attractive Heather McHale. When Heather learns Owen's purpose, she explains that the club has a government lease on the river in order to preserve the area's good salmon fishing. Owen argues that the dam will create jobs, but Heather deplores the loss of beauty....

A lumberman takes on a sleezy corporate giant wanting to move in and do whatever it takes to drive everyone else out of business.

DamNation is a documentary that explores the environmental impact of dams on rivers and ecosystems in the United States of America. It delves into topics such as the effects on salmon migration, water resources, hydroelectric power, irrigation, and the overall ecological footprint of these structures. The film brings attention to the importance of conservation and environmental protection in the face of ongoing environmental issues.

When Tim Hanlon arrives to tell Ruth McArthur her long lost brother has been killed, she mistakes him for her brother. He stays on to help her retain control of the dam her farther started. But DeLong is after the dam and having had McArthur killed, he now sends his man after Tim.