Top Cast
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John Dehner
Capt. John Sutter
Henry Jones
Joe Gillis
Gene Evans
Sam Brannon
Ken Curtis
Kentuck
Victor Mohica
Joaquin Murieta
Robert Hays
Bret Harte / Narrator
Cliff Osmond
Harry Love
Don Haggerty
Jake Brown
Coleman Creel
Owens
Henry Kendrick
C.C. Smith
Bill Zuckert
Parson
Bert Santos
John Aspiras
John Bishop
Thomas
David Chambers
Stewart Falconer
John Hansen
William Moore
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hively
- Screenplay & Story
- Bret Harte, Roy London, Thomas C. Chapman
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- California Gold Rush
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Schick Sunn Classics, Taft Entertainment Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hively
Bret Harte, Roy London, Thomas C. Chapman
John Cacavas
Stephen W. Gray
Trevor Jolly
Charles E. Sellier Jr., James L. Conway
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Staheli
Production Design
Trevor Jolly
Editor
Stephen W. Gray
Director of Photography
Bret Harte
Writer
James L. Conway
Producer
John Cacavas
Original Music Composer
Jack Hively
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About California Gold Rush
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is California Gold Rush about?
Author Bret Harte relates the story of the discovery of gold in California at Sutter's Mill, and how that discovery changed the history of the west forever.
Who directed California Gold Rush?
California Gold Rush was directed by Jack Hively.
Who stars in California Gold Rush?
The principal cast of California Gold Rush includes John Dehner, Henry Jones, Gene Evans, Ken Curtis, Victor Mohica.
When was California Gold Rush released and how long is it?
California Gold Rush was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for California Gold Rush?
The original motion picture soundtrack for California Gold Rush was composed by John Cacavas.