About this movie
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.
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The Donner Party
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Quick facts
Year
1992
Runtime
1h 30m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
12
Genre
Documentary, History
Director
Language
EN
Cast
reenactment
american experience
cannibalism
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Questions about The Donner Party
How long is The Donner Party?
The Donner Party has a runtime of 1h 30m (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Who directed The Donner Party?
The Donner Party was directed by Ric Burns and released in 1992.
What genre is The Donner Party?
The Donner Party is a Documentary, History film (1992).
Who stars in The Donner Party?
The cast of The Donner Party includes David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton, Gene Jones, Amy Madigan.
What is the TMDB rating for The Donner Party?
The Donner Party has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 12 votes.
