On the face of it, this ought to have been a decent adventure film. Anthony Quinn ("Gaspar") commands a troop of Spanish soldiers travelling through 18th century California seeking treasure. Alongside him is his deputy "Mendoza" (Richard Egan) and their spiritual needs are cared for by "Fr. Serra" (Michael Rennie). Once they land, however, they realise that the terrain is hostile and the natives likewise. It takes…
This is the story of the making...and the forging...of California...when men chose gold or God...the sword or the Cross!
In 1769, a Spanish expedition to California seeks to conquer the land and discover its famed gold treasures while missionaries aim to gain new converts and establish a network of Catholic missions.
Top Cast
Richard Egan
Jose Mendoza
Anthony Quinn
Capt. Gaspar de Portola
Michael Rennie
Father Junipero Serra
Jeffrey Hunter
Matuwir
Rita Moreno
Ula
Eduardo Noriega
Sergeant
John Doucette
Juan Coronel
Leslie Bradley
Galves
Víctor Junco
Lt. Faces
Julio Villarreal
Pilot Vila
Ricardo Adalid
Pilot Perez
Yerye Beirute
Atanuk
Guillermo Calles
Miscomi
Kathleen Crowley
Mother
Gilda Fontana
Spanish Girl
Pedro Galván
Father Vizcaino
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FAQ about Seven Cities of Gold
What is Seven Cities of Gold about?
In 1769, a Spanish expedition to California seeks to conquer the land and discover its famed gold treasures while missionaries aim to gain new converts and establish a network of Catholic missions.
When was Seven Cities of Gold released?
Seven Cities of Gold was released in 1955.
What genres does Seven Cities of Gold belong to?
Seven Cities of Gold is categorised as Adventure.
Who stars in Seven Cities of Gold?
The cast of Seven Cities of Gold includes Richard Egan, Anthony Quinn, Michael Rennie, Jeffrey Hunter, Rita Moreno.