Seven Cities Of Gold [HD]

Great for Michael Rennie fans!
I bought this movie not for the subject matter but rather for the rare leading role Michael Rennie was given in it. I'm not a history buff so the inaccuracies in the film don't particularly bother me. I bought this to add to my collection of films in which Rennie, one of my favorite actors, had a meaty part. If you liked his gentle yet strong portrayal of Klaatu in his most famous film, "The Day the Earth Stood Still", you'll also love his gentle yet strong portrayal of Father Serra, the missionary who went along with the Spanish on their expedition into California in the late 1700's. The film centers on Rennie's portrayal of this legendary priest and his quiet bravery and determination in the face of many obsticles to bring Christianity to the Indian peoples of California. Rennie was excellent, and while this movie is a bit 'sappy' at times..typical for a 1955 movie with religious overtones.. as a Rennie fan I was still delighted with his performance, which is why I gave the film 4...

Rare look at colonization of California by Spanish
"The 7 cities of gold" is a 1955 Cinemascope historical adventure about the colonization of California by the Spanish in the 18th century. Michael Rennie stars as Father Junipero Serra in a film based on the 1951 novel "The 9 Days of Father Serra" by Isabelle Gibson Ziegler.

The 7 cities of gold (Cibola) is a 16th century Spanish myth that propelled many expeditions to the new world. It was based on the incredible 1542 journal of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca who journeyed on foot from Florida to Mexico in 1528.

Michael Rennie (1909-71) had an active film career in England and then because of his unique physical appearance and voice was tapped by Robert Wise to play Klaatu in "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951). He went on make dozens of films and was active on TV as Harry Lime in "The Third Man" (1959-65). Rennie does his usual stoic job here.

Rugged Anthony Quinn (1915-2001) plays a Spanish captain looking for the 7 cities. In 1955 he was a major...

Great California Story of Morality!!
This is a atory of a priest and seven missions of early California during a gold rush as it's participators have to chose between the sword and God.Starring,Anthony Quinn,it's a great California Story of Morality!!

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