The Orinoco Dam (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, The Orinoco Dam is an adventure film directed by Juan Luis Buñuel, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. After the accidental death of her husband, Dominique Vallorie agrees to take over the construction of an important dam on the Orinoco River. She does not know that by accepting to go to Venezuela, her life as a woman and engineer will change. Through a great love story she will assert herself despite all the pitfalls on the way.
Who’s in it. The Orinoco Dam stars Xavier Deluc as Ugo, Élisabeth Bourgine as Dominique Vallorie, Georges Corraface as Pablo and Catherine Jacob as Arlette Legrand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Orinoco Dam 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 The Orinoco Dam page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Orinoco Dam tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Orinoco Dam (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Orinoco Dam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Orinoco Dam worth watching?
- The Orinoco Dam holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Orinoco Dam?
- The Orinoco Dam stars Xavier Deluc, Élisabeth Bourgine, Georges Corraface, Catherine Jacob and Anne-Marie Pisani.
- When was The Orinoco Dam released?
- The Orinoco Dam was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.