The Donner Party
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Synopsis
Based on the real events of The Donner Party tragedy. The Donner Party was a group of California-bound American settlers caught up in the western expansion of the 1840s. After becoming snowbound in the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846-1847, a number of the trapped settlers joined together in a final effort to reach California and organize a rescue party.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Donner Party - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-07
Top Cast
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Crispin Glover
William Foster
Clayne Crawford
William Eddy
Michele Santopietro
Amanda McCutchen
Mark Boone Junior
Franklin Graves
Christian Kane
Charles Stanton
Crispian Belfrage
Patrick Dolan
Catherine Black
Ann Fosdick
Jamie Anne Allman
Eleanor Eddy
Jack Kyle
Milt McCutchen
Cary Wayne Moore
Jay Fosdick
Alison Haislip
Mary Graves
Mara LaFontaine
Sarah Foster
John A. Lorenz
Luis
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terrence Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrence Martin
- Original Score
- Eímear Noone
- Original Title
- The Donner Party
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terrence Martin
Terrence Martin
Eímear Noone
Seamus Tierney
J. E. Moore, Richard Conkling
Greg Ives, J. E. Moore, Cory Johnson, Eric Liesemer, Ted Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
J. E. Moore
Editor
Eímear Noone
Original Music Composer
J. E. Moore
Producer
Terrence Martin
Writer
Alysia Raycraft
Costume Design
Eric Liesemer
Producer
Ted Meyer
Producer
Richard Conkling
Editor
Seamus Tierney
Director of Photography
Jeff Pettit
Production Design
Mark Costa
Producer
Terrence Martin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Donner Party
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Donner Party about?
Based on the real events of The Donner Party tragedy. The Donner Party was a group of California-bound American settlers caught up in the western expansion of the 1840s. After becoming snowbound in the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846-1847, a number of the trapped settlers joined together in a final effort to reach California and organize a rescue party.
Who directed The Donner Party?
The Donner Party was directed by Terrence Martin.
Who stars in The Donner Party?
The principal cast of The Donner Party includes Crispin Glover, Clayne Crawford, Michele Santopietro, Mark Boone Junior, Christian Kane.
When was The Donner Party released and how long is it?
The Donner Party was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Donner Party?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Donner Party was composed by Eímear Noone.