7.0The Donner Party · 1992
The Donner Party (1992) is a Documentary / History film directed by Ric Burns, starring David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton.
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7.0Overview
Doomed attempt to get to California in 1846. More than just a riveting tale of death, endurance and survival. The Donner Party's nightmarish journey penetrated to the very heart of the American Dream at a crucial phase of the nation's "manifest destiny." Touching some of the most powerful social, economic and political currents of the time, this extraordinary narrative remains one of the most compelling and enduring episodes to come out of the West.
Cast
David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton, Gene Jones, Amy Madigan, Donal McCann, George Plimpton, Paul Roebling
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What is "The Donner Party" about?
Doomed attempt to get to California in 1846. More than just a riveting tale of death, endurance and survival. The Donner Party's nightmarish journey penetrated to the very heart of the American Dream at a crucial phase of the nation's "manifest destiny." Touching some of the most powerful social, economic and political currents of the time, this extraordinary narrative remains one of the most compelling and enduring episodes to come out of the West.
When was "The Donner Party" released?
The Donner Party was released in 1992.
Who stars in "The Donner Party"?
The cast includes David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton, Gene Jones.
