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The Donner Party

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1992-10-28
1h 30m
English
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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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Stream The Donner Party online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated documentary and history movie originally produced in English and released in 1992, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 12 viewers worldwide.

About The Donner Party

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. Running 90 minutes.

The Donner Party Cast and Characters

The cast features David McCullough (as Narrator (voice)), J.D. Cannon (as voice), Timothy Hutton (as voice), Gene Jones (as voice), and Amy Madigan (as voice). Their performances are a major reason The Donner Party has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Donner Party

The Donner Party flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch The Donner Party online for free?

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How long is The Donner Party?

The Donner Party runs for 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours).

Is The Donner Party good? What's the rating?

The Donner Party holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 12 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Donner Party?

The main cast includes David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton, and Gene Jones, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Donner Party available in English?

Yes — The Donner Party was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Donner Party released?

The Donner Party was released in 1992.

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Where can I watch The Donner Party for free?

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What is The Donner Party about?

The Donner Party is a Documentary/History English-language film. 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.

When was The Donner Party released?

The Donner Party was released on October 28, 1992. It has a runtime of 1h 30m.

Who stars in The Donner Party?

The Donner Party stars David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton and Gene Jones. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Donner Party available in HD?

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