After becoming snowbound in the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846-1847, a number of trapped settlers join together in a final effort to reach California and organize a rescue party.
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Title: The Donner Party (2009)
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| Crispin Glover | ... | William Foster | |
| Clayne Crawford | ... | William Eddy | |
| Michele Santopietro | ... | Amanda McCutchen | |
| Mark Boone Junior | ... | Franklin Graves | |
| Christian Kane | ... | Charles Stanton | |
| Crispian Belfrage | ... | Patrick Dolan | |
| Catherine Black | ... | Ann Fosdick | |
| Jamie Anne Allman | ... | Eleanor Eddy | |
| Jack Kyle | ... | Milt McCutchen | |
| Cary Wayne Moore | ... | Jay Fosdick | |
| Alison Haislip | ... | Mary Graves | |
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Mara LaFontaine | ... | Sarah Foster |
| John A. Lorenz | ... | Luis | |
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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. Written by Anacapa Entertainment
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Rated R for some violenceParents Guide:
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After Fosdick dies and his wife won't let him be eaten, his chest moves as he breathes. See more »Crazy Credits
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23 October 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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you'll eat it up :-). the cinematographer fit the right mood of this somber yet compelling event.the music fits the mood as well. the cast is very very good. Crispin Glover actually plays the straight role with a few twists here and there.this is the director's first, he succeeds and his future work will be worth watching. according to a review i read on the external reviews, the movie was shot at the Donner Pass. that ramps it up a bit for me and the historical aspect. a very very good attempt at storytelling. since this is the first review published for this movie, i will refrain why i changed my orig vote from 8 to 10.Overall a great attempt at storytelling. not as good as maybe Alive but well worth the viewing considering the grim subject matter.