Seven Cities of Gold

1955 • 102 minute

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Based on the novel by Isabelle Gibson Ziegler, Seven Cities of Gold tells the story of Father Junipero Serra, the 18th-century Jesuit priest who founded the first missions in California. In the hands of Hollywood a tale of conflict is introduced as the natives clash with the Spanish military. One of the Spanish officers betrays a young native woman, and it is agreed that in order to keep peace, the officer will volunteer to submit himself to a tribal ritual of retribution. The film features Richard Egan, Anthony Quinn and Rita Moreno, and was directed by Robert D. Webb.