The Donner Party(1992)
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.
The Donner Party (1992) is a documentary and history film directed by Ric Burns, released on October 28, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton and Gene Jones. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Ric Burns
- Writers:
- Ric Burns
- Producers:
- Ric Burns, Lisa Ades
- Cinematographer:
- Allen Moore
- Composer:
- Brian Keane
- Status:
- Released
The Donner Party (1992) Trailer
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The Donner Party Cast & Crew
Main cast
David McCullough
as Narrator (voice)
J.D. Cannon
as voice
Timothy Hutton
as voice
Gene Jones
as voice
Amy Madigan
as voice
Donal McCann
as voice
George Plimpton
as voice
Paul Roebling
as voice
Lois Smith
as voice
Frances Sternhagen
as voice
Eli Wallach
as voice
Key crew
Directed by Ric Burns, written by Ric Burns, produced by Ric Burns and Lisa Ades.
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The Donner Party Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Donner Party – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Donner Party online?
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The Donner Party (1992) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Donner Party?
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The main cast of The Donner Party (1992) includes David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton, Gene Jones and Amy Madigan. The film was directed by Ric Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Donner Party released?
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The Donner Party was released on October 28, 1992 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Donner Party worth watching?
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The Donner Party (1992) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Donner Party?
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Yes. The official The Donner Party trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.