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Seven Cities of Gold

"This is the story of the making...and the forging...of California...when men chose gold or God...the sword or the Cross!"

1955-10-07 Adventure 1hr 43m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    1955-10-07
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 43m
  • Genre
    Adventure
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    5.8
  • Production
    20th Century Fox

Crew

Robert D. Webb
Director
Isabelle Gibson Ziegler
Novel
Barbara McLean
Producer
Keywords:
gold california missionary 18th century

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Cast

Richard Egan

Richard Egan
Jose Mendoza
Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn
Capt. Gaspar de Portola
Michael Rennie

Michael Rennie
Father Junipero Serra
Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter
Matuwir
Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno
Ula
Eduardo Noriega

Eduardo Noriega
Sergeant
John Doucette

John Doucette
Juan Coronel
Leslie Bradley

Leslie Bradley
Galves
Víctor Junco

Víctor Junco
Lt. Faces
Julio Villarreal

Julio Villarreal
Pilot Vila
Ricardo Adalid

Ricardo Adalid
Pilot Perez
Yerye Beirute

Yerye Beirute
Atanuk
Guillermo Calles

Guillermo Calles
Miscomi
Kathleen Crowley

Kathleen Crowley
Mother
Gilda Fontana

Gilda Fontana
Spanish Girl
Pedro Galván

Pedro Galván
Father Vizcaino
Eduardo González Pliego

Eduardo González Pliego
Axajui
Jaime González Quiñones

Jaime González Quiñones
Indian Boy
Juan Jose Hurtado

Juan Jose Hurtado
Guitar Player
Miguel Inclán

Miguel Inclán
Schrichak
Jack Mower

Jack Mower
Father
Carlos Múzquiz

Carlos Múzquiz
Dr. Pratt
Daniel Nunez

Daniel Nunez
Spanish soldier
Jorge Treviño

Jorge Treviño
Soldier
Fernando Wagner

Fernando Wagner
Blacksmith
Fernando Yapur

Fernando Yapur
Soldier

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Reviews for Seven Cities of Gold
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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-11-27

On the face of it, this ought to have been a decent adventure film. Anthony Quinn ("Gaspar") commands a troop of Spanish soldiers travelling... read more

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 time, bullets and some persuasion from the priest to convince "Matuwir" (Jeffrey Hunter) that they mean no harm as they explore. Of course, though, they do. They are there to convert and to plunder - and in so doing, apply the rather cyclical methods used by the church to indoctrinate the perfectly contented pagan population. As an adventure film it falls short on just about every level. Quinn doesn't really feature much as the film progresses into the sort that makes you squirm a bit with a sense of "just leave these people alone and go home". If you are expecting a lively swashbuckling affair, then look elsewhere - this is a confused and confusing history lesson that shows the visitors - however well meaning in the case of "Serra" - as ignorant and piously thoughtless of a culture that simply did not require their ribbons, bells nor intervention. The production is adequate, but the pacing of the story is rather erratic leaving a feeling of dissatisfaction - even disgust - with the whole enterprise.

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A Review by CinemaSerf

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 Eg...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-11-27

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...

read more