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The Donner Party (2009)

Movie ★ 4.7 95 min

Drama Western

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.

Terrence Martin Writer Terrence Martin Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 23, 2009
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt1219336
Language

Cast

Crispin Glover Crispin Glover William Foster Clayne Crawford Clayne Crawford William Eddy Michele Santopietro Michele Santopietro Amanda McCutchen Mark Boone Junior Mark Boone Junior Franklin Graves Christian Kane Christian Kane Charles Stanton Crispian Belfrage Crispian Belfrage Patrick Dolan Catherine Black Catherine Black Ann Fosdick Jamie Anne Allman Jamie Anne Allman Eleanor Eddy Jack Kyle Jack Kyle Milt McCutchen Cary Wayne Moore Jay Fosdick Alison Haislip Alison Haislip Mary Graves Mara LaFontaine Sarah Foster John A. Lorenz Luis

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Frequently asked questions

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 Donner Party stars Crispin Glover, Clayne Crawford, Michele Santopietro, Mark Boone Junior.
When was The Donner Party released?
The Donner Party is a 2009 drama, western film.
Where can I watch The Donner Party?
You can watch The Donner Party with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.