The Donner Party (1992)

The Donner Party (1992) poster

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.

Director: Ric Burns
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Brian Keane
Cinematography: Allen Moore, Buddy Squires
Editing: Bruce Shaw
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

reenactment, american experience, cannibalism

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Ric Burns
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed The Donner Party?
The Donner Party was directed by Ric Burns.
Who stars in The Donner Party?
The Donner Party stars David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton, Gene Jones, Amy Madigan, Donal McCann.
How long is The Donner Party?
The Donner Party has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Donner Party?
The Donner Party is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Donner Party produced?
The Donner Party was produced in United States of America.