Donner Pass: The Road to Survival (1978)
1978 · 1h 40m · TV Movie, Adventure, Drama, History
Genres: TV Movie, Adventure, Drama, History
A grim incident from American pioneer history is recreated as a determined group of settlers, facing almost insurmountable odds, struggles to reach California in 1846.
Director: James L. Conway
Writers: S.S. Schweitzer
Music by: Bob Summers
Cinematography: Henning Schellerup
Editor: Trevor Jolly
Cast
Robert Fuller as James ReedAndrew Prine as Lewis KeyserMichael Callan as William EddyDiane McBain as Margaret ReedJohn Anderson as Patrick BreenJohn Doucette as George DonnerCindy Eilbacher as Mary GravesRoyal Dano as SutterGregory Walcott as Will MckutcheonLance LeGault as Charles StantonWhit Bissell as Uncle Billy GravesPeggy Stewart as Mrs. BreenMore like this
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