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Seven Alone (1974)

"This is a true account of their hazardous 2000 mile trek along the legendary Oregon trail in pursuit of a dream."

6.019741h 37mEN
DramaFamilyAdventureWestern

Directed by Earl Bellamy

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

EN

Release

December 20, 1974

Director

Earl Bellamy

Official Trailer

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Overview

A fictionalized account of the real-life adventure of the Sager family. Travelling with a wagon train from Missouri to Oregon, things are going well for the Sagers, until father Sager dies from blood poisoning following an Indian attack, and mother Sager dies soon afterward from pneumonia. The leade...

Cast

Dewey Martin

Dewey Martin

Henry Sager

Aldo Ray

Aldo Ray

Dr. Dutch

Anne Collings

Anne Collings

Naome Sager

Dean Smith

Dean Smith

Kit Carson

James Griffith

James Griffith

Billy Shaw

Stewart Petersen

Stewart Petersen

John Sager

Dehl Berti

Dehl Berti

White Elk

Bea Morris

Bea Morris

Sally Shaw

Scott Petersen

Scott Petersen

Francis Sager

Debbie van Orden

Debbie van Orden

Catherine Sager

Diane Petersen

Diane Petersen

Matilda Sager

Suzanne Petersen

Suzanne Petersen

Lousia Sager

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Seven Alone (1974), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A fictionalized account of the real-life adventure of the Sager family. Travelling with a wagon train from Missouri to Oregon, things are going well for the Sagers, until father Sager dies from blood poisoning following an Indian attack, and mother Sager dies soon afterward from pneumonia. The leaders of the wagon train decide to send the children back, but the oldest, John (who had been described by all the adults as lazy and worthless), decides to lead his siblings through the wilderness to complete the journey their parents started.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Seven Alone. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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