Water for Canitoga

Water for Canitoga

1939 · 119 min · ★ 6.9 · Western, Adventure, Drama

In the spring of 1905, the water conduit project in the Canadian city of Canitoga is set to be completed. For years, the completion had been marred by sabotage. Engineer Oliver Montstuart commands the last blasting operation. But again, the explosive charge is too large and thus, further construction is forestalled again. When Montstuart confronts foreman Westbrook, the foreman threatens him with a knife. In self-defence, Montstuart shoots him. Now, he has to flee.

Directed by Herbert Selpin · Written by Hans Rehfisch

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Hans Albers Oliver Montstuart / Nicholsen
Charlotte Susa Lilly
Hilde Sessak Winifred Gardener
Peter Voß Gilbert Trafford
Josef Sieber Ingram
Andrews Engelmann Ruski
Karl Dannemann Dyke
Hans Mierendorff Shatterhand
Heinrich Schroth Gouverneur
Ernst Fritz Fürbringer Sheriff
Beppo Brem Sprengmeister bei der Sabotage
Carl Wery Vorarbeiter Westbrook

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