Seven Cities of Gold
“This is the story of the making...and the forging...of California...when men chose gold or God...the sword or the Cross!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Ricardo Adalid
Pilot Perez
Yerye Beirute
Atanuk
Guillermo Calles
Miscomi
Kathleen Crowley
Mother
Gilda Fontana
Spanish Girl
Pedro Galván
Father Vizcaino
Eduardo González Pliego
Axajui
Jaime González Quiñones
Indian Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert D. Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard L. Breen, John C. Higgins
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Seven Cities of Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert D. Webb
Richard L. Breen, John C. Higgins, Isabelle Gibson Ziegler
Hugo Friedhofer
Lucien Ballard
Hugh S. Fowler
Barbara McLean, Robert D. Webb, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Robert D. Webb
Director
Richard L. Breen
Screenplay
John C. Higgins
Screenplay
Barbara McLean
Producer
Robert D. Webb
Producer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Adele Balkan
Costume Design
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Cities of Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Seven Cities of Gold includes Richard Egan, Anthony Quinn, Michael Rennie, Jeffrey Hunter, Rita Moreno.
When was Seven Cities of Gold released and how long is it?
Seven Cities of Gold was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Cities of Gold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Cities of Gold was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Seven Cities of Gold based on a book or true story?
Seven Cities of Gold is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Isabelle Gibson Ziegler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seven Cities of Gold?
Seven Cities of Gold holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).