Seven Cities of Gold (1955)
This is the story of the making...and the forging...of California...when men chose gold or God...the sword or the Cross!
In 1769, a Spanish expedition to California seeks to conquer the land and discover its famed gold treasures while missionaries aim to gain new converts and establish a network of Catholic missions.
Director: Robert D. Webb
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: October 7, 1955
Cast
- Richard Egan - Jose Mendoza
- Anthony Quinn - Capt. Gaspar de Portola
- Michael Rennie - Father Junipero Serra
- Jeffrey Hunter - Matuwir
- Rita Moreno - Ula
- Eduardo Noriega - Sergeant
- John Doucette - Juan Coronel
- Leslie Bradley - Galves
- Víctor Junco - Lt. Faces
- Julio Villarreal - Pilot Vila
Screenplay
- John C. Higgins (Screenplay)
- Isabelle Gibson Ziegler (Novel)
- Richard L. Breen (Screenplay)
Music: Hugo Friedhofer
Cinematography: Lucien Ballard
Editing: Hugh S. Fowler
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gold, california, missionary, 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Seven Cities of Gold about?
- In 1769, a Spanish expedition to California seeks to conquer the land and discover its famed gold treasures while missionaries aim to gain new converts and establish a network of Catholic missions.
- Who directed Seven Cities of Gold?
- Seven Cities of Gold was directed by Robert D. Webb.
- Who stars in Seven Cities of Gold?
- Seven Cities of Gold stars Richard Egan, Anthony Quinn, Michael Rennie, Jeffrey Hunter, Rita Moreno, Eduardo Noriega.
- How long is Seven Cities of Gold?
- Seven Cities of Gold has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Seven Cities of Gold?
- Seven Cities of Gold is a Adventure film.
- Where was Seven Cities of Gold produced?
- Seven Cities of Gold was produced in United States of America.