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followed, featuring such stars as
George Kennedy, Raul Julia, and
Parker Stevenson. Owensby’s acquisition of the uncompleted nuclear
power plant in South Carolina led
to his development of the world’s
largest underwater film tank. This
attracted Cameron and no doubt
contributed to The Abyss’s Academy
Award® for visual effects.
The studios’ other Oscar® connections include Tom Conti’s nomination for Best Actor in Reuben,
Reuben, and the Best Documentary
Short Subject award won by The
Johnstown Flood

Credits
The Johnstown Flood (1989); Rottweiler
(1985); Chain Gang (1984); Reuben, Reuben
(1983); Challenge (1974); and numerous
others
From the publication Film Junkie’s Guide
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Floyd Harris. FilmJunkiesGuide.com

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