Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
David McCullough
Narrator (voice)
J.D. Cannon
voice
Timothy Hutton
voice
Gene Jones
voice
Amy Madigan
voice
Donal McCann
voice
George Plimpton
voice
Paul Roebling
voice
Lois Smith
voice
Frances Sternhagen
voice
Eli Wallach
voice
Frequently Asked Questions
The Donner Party was released on October 28, 1992.
The runtime of The Donner Party is 1h 30m.
The Donner Party is a Documentary, History movie.
The Donner Party has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Donner Party is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Donner Party was directed by Ric Burns.
The main cast of The Donner Party includes David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton.
The Donner Party is originally in English.