The Donner Party
Synopsis
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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Type: Teaser • Published 2010-02-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 2003
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ric Burns
- Screenplay & Story
- Ric Burns
- Original Score
- Brian Keane
- Original Title
- The Donner Party
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ric Burns
Ric Burns
Brian Keane
Allen Moore, Buddy Squires
Bruce Shaw
Ric Burns, Lisa Ades
Department Leadership Roster
Ric Burns
Director
Ric Burns
Producer
Ric Burns
Writer
Bruce Shaw
Editor
Brian Keane
Original Music Composer
Lisa Ades
Producer
Allen Moore
Director of Photography
Buddy Squires
Director of Photography
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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 principal cast of The Donner Party includes David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton, Gene Jones, Amy Madigan.
When was The Donner Party released and how long is it?
The Donner Party was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Donner Party?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Donner Party was composed by Brian Keane.