Synopsis
The John Wesley Powell expedition of 1869 explores the dangerous Colorado River, withstands internal dissension, and finally discovers the Grand Canyon.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- William BeaudineDirector
- John Wesley PowellWriter
- Lawrence Edward WatkinWriter
Cast
- Brian KeithWilliam Dunn
- Ben JohnsonGeorge Bradley
- John BealMaj. John Wesley Powell
- James DruryWalter Powell
- R.G. ArmstrongOramel Howland
- L.Q. JonesBilly Hawkins
- Dan SheridanJack Sumner
- Stan JonesSeneca Howland
- David FrankhamFrank Goodman
- Roy BarcroftJim Baker
- Jack Big HeadAshtishkel
- Pat HoganIndian chief
Stills
Themes
grand canyon19th century