Summaries

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.

In the eighteenth century, a Spanish expedition is looking for seven cities of gold in a territory now known as California. A very difficult task due the opposition of the aborigines, but perhaps a divine intervention could help the Spaniards to save the life.—Luis Carvacho <[email protected]>

A historical drama about Portola's expedition to California in 1769 in search of fabled wealthy cities, the settlement of the Spanish at San Diego, and the efforts of Father Junipero Serra to establish missions and encourage peaceful relations with the Indians.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • horse
  • voice over narration
  • prologue
  • begins with narration
  • limping man
Genres
  • Adventure
  • History
  • Biography
Release date Feb 23, 1956
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Production companies Twentieth Century Fox

Box office

Budget $1500000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 43m
Aspect ratio 2.55 : 1

Synopsis

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