Men and Dust (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1940, Men and Dust is a drama and documentary film directed by Lee Dick, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. This labor advocacy film is about diseases plaguing miners in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Sponsored by the Tri-State Survey Committee, "Men and Dust" is a stylistically innovative documentary and a valuable ecological record of landscapes radically transformed by extractive industry.
Who’s in it. Men and Dust stars Will Geer as Narrator (voice), Storrs Haynes as Narrator (voice), Robert Porterfield as Narrator (voice) and Eric Walz as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Men and Dust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Men and Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Men and Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Men and Dust (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Men and Dust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Men and Dust worth watching?
- Men and Dust holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Men and Dust?
- Men and Dust stars Will Geer, Storrs Haynes, Robert Porterfield and Eric Walz.
- When was Men and Dust released?
- Men and Dust was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.