Centennial (1978)
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75% want to see it
(27 ratings)
The longest (26-1/2 hours), most expensive ($25 million) and most complicated (four directors, five producers, five cinematographers, almost 100 speaking parts, several hundred extras) project made for television up to that time, Centennial was shown in two- and three-hour installments over a period… More The longest (26-1/2 hours), most expensive ($25 million) and most complicated (four directors, five producers, five cinematographers, almost 100 speaking parts, several hundred extras) project made for television up to that time, Centennial was shown in two- and three-hour installments over a period of four months. An adaptation of James Michener's best-selling novel, it told the story of the settling of the American West by looking at the founding of the fictional town of Centennial, Colorado, from the settling of the area in the late 18th century to the present. Emmy-nominated for film editing and art direction, it boasts of sterling performances from Richard Chamberlain as frontiersman Alexander McKeag, Robert Conrad as the French-Canadian trapper Pasquinel, and a surprisingly powerful performance from former football star Alex Karras as compassionate but iron-willed immigrant farmer Hans Brumbaugh. ~ Brian Gusse, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 26 hr.
- Directed By
- Harry Falk, Paul Krasny
- Written By
- John Wilder
- Genres
- Drama, Television, Classics
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Cast
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Michael Ansaraas Lame Beaver -
Phyllis Applegateas Clerk -
Royce D. Applegateas Mr. Holmes
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William Athertonas Jim Lloyd -
Ed Bakeyas Floyd Calendar -
James Bestas Hank Garvey
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William Bogertas William Bellamy -
Lynn Bordenas Vesta Volkema -
Bo Brundinas Magnes Volkema
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Raymond Burras Herman Bockweiss -
Barry Cahillas Maj. O'Neil -
Rafael Camposas Nacho Gomez
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Karen Carlsonas Lisette Mercy -
Barbara Carreraas Clay Basket -
Richard Chamberlainas Alexander McKeag
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Annette Charlesas Senor Alvarez -
Alex Colonas Truinfador Marquez -
Timothy Daltonas Oliver Secombe
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Henry Darrowas Alvarez -
Cliff De Youngas John Skimmerhorn -
Robert DoQuias Nate Person III
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Burt Douglasas Capt William Ketchum -
Damon Douglasas William Savage -
Robert Douglasas Claude Richards
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Robert Eastonas Maj. George Sibley -
Dana Elcaras Judge Hart -
René Enríquezas Manolo Marquez
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Chad Everettas Capt. Maxwell Mercy -
Dennis Fimpleas Buck -
Lou Frizzellas Mr. Norriss
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Silvana Gallardoas Serafina Marquez -
Sharon Glessas Sidney Andermann -
Andy Griffithas Prof. Lewis Venor
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James Hamptonas Defense Atty. Prescott -
Mark Harmonas John McIntosh -
Gregory Harrisonas Levi Zendt
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Alex Henteloffas Bradley Finch -
Gordon Hurstas Clay -
Scott Hylandsas Laseter
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Richard Jaeckelas Sgt. Lykes -
David Janssenas Paul Garrett (Narrator) -
Claude Jarman Jr.as Earl Grebe
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Claude Earl Jonesas Matt -
Alex Karrasas Hans Brumbaugh -
Brian Keithas Sheriff Alex Dumire
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Sally Kellermanas Lise Bockweiss -
Eric Lalichas Jake Calendar -
Les Lannomas Bufe Coker
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William Lanteauas Flagg -
Adrienne Larussaas Clemma Zendt -
Michael Le Clairas Young Jim Lloyd
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Geoffrey Lewisas Sheriff Bogardus -
A Martinezas Tranquilino Marquez -
Joaquín Martínezas Col. Salcedo
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Stephen McHattieas Jacques Pasquinel -
Doug McKeonas Philip Wendell -
Jim McMullanas Prosecutor
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Sandy McPeakas Soren Sorenson -
Julio Medinaas Father Gravez -
Art Metranoas Maurice Cartwright
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Greg Mullaveyas Mule Canby -
Karmin Murceloas Flor Marquez -
Alan Napieras Lord Venneford
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Mark Neelyas Martin Zendt -
Lois Nettletonas Maude Wendell -
Richard O'Brienas Judge
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Gene Otisas Stringer -
Morgan Paullas Philip Wendell (adult) -
John Bennett Perryas Maylon Zendt
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Robert Phalenas Rev. Holly -
Donald Pleasenceas Samuel Purchase -
Cristina Rainesas Lucinda McKeag Zendt
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Nick Ramusas Lost Eagle -
Lynn Redgraveas Charlotte Buckland -
Clive Revillas Finlay Perkins
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Clint Ritchieas Messmore Garrett -
Jorge Riveroas Broken Thumb -
Pernell Robertsas Gen. Asher
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Kario Salemas Marcel Pasquinel -
Frank S. Salsedoas Sam Lopez -
Steve Sandoras Charley Kin
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Eric Serveras Young Truinfador -
Steve Shemayneas Pawnee Chief -
James J. Sloyanas Spade Larkin
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Robert L. Somersas Sergeant -
Julie Sommarsas Alice Grebe -
Gale Sondergaardas Aunt Agatha
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Irene Tedrowas Mother Zendt -
Robert Tessieras Rude Water -
Marshall Thompsonas Dennis
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Tiger Thompsonas Young Beeley Garrett -
Bill Thurmanas Uncle Dick -
Glynn E. Turmanas Nate Person
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Mina Vasquezas Soledad Marquez -
Robert Vaughnas Morgan Wendell -
Alan Vintas Beeley Garrett (adult)
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Robert Waldenas Dr. Richard Butler -
Dennis Weaveras R. J. Poteet -
Leslie Winstonas Laura Lou Booker
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Morgan Woodwardas Gen. Wade -
Anthony Zerbeas Mervin Wendell -
Stephanie Zimbalistas Elly Zendt
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Alan Caillouas Booth Cilbborn -
Robert Conradas Pasquinel -
Richard Crennaas Col. Frank Skimmerhorn
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Darrell Fettyas Burns -
Carl Franklinas Jim Beckworth -
Merle Haggardas Cisco Calendar
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Steve Shawas Paul Garrett -
Jesse Vintas Amos Calendar -
Dennis Dimsteras Timmy Grebe
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Ray Traceyas Young Lame Beaver -
Sterling Swansonas Hunter -
Steven Andradeas 1st Arapaho
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Morris Jonesas 1st Reporter -
Duane Lokenas 1st Cheyenne -
Ivan Naranjoas Gray Wolf
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Stuart Silbaras Col. Hanley -
David Yanezas Lame Beaver (age 9) -
Chief Dan Georgeas Old Sioux
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Jay W. MacIntoshas Emma Lloyd -
Monika Ramirezas Blue Leaf (age 14) -
Debi Richteras Rebecca Stolfitz
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Van Williamsas George -
Dave Cassas Frank Pettis -
Michael K. Osbornas Mr. Kellen
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Joella Deffenbaughas Fat Laura -
Vincent Robertsas Jacques Pascinel -
Robby Weaveras Gompert
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Steve Burnsas Pvt. James Clark -
H.P. Evettsas Orvid Pettis -
Maria Yolanda Aguayoas Blue Leaf (child)
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Marta Brennanas Mary Sibley -
Jim Bridgeras Reb Brown -
Joan Careyas Miss Kruger
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Bob Davisas Bank Manager -
Jeremy Dukeas Trunifador Marquez -
Byron Gilbertas Elmo Pearce
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Michael Goodrowas Ethan Grebe -
Lani Grantas Mrs. Takemoto -
Jacques Hamptonas Doctor
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Allan Huntas Stanford -
John Kingsas Englishman -
James Kisickias Rev. Fenstermacher
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Tony LaTorreas Marcel (age 7) -
Ralph Davies Lewisas Tom Ragland -
Jaimie MacDonaldas Jacques (ages 6-9)
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Rory Dennis MacDonaldas Cisco Calender (age 9) -
Barney McFaddenas Abel Tanner -
Gloria McMillanas Clara Brumbaugh
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Mari Micheneras Janice Welch -
Rachel Orras Victoria Grebe -
Terry Phillpisas Newscaster
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Maria Pottsas Blue Leaf -
Steven Rappas Kurt Brumbaugh -
Gordon Steelas Donald McPherson
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Takashias Mr. Takemoto -
Deborah Trissellas Miss Keller -
Ken Yellow Moonas 2nd Arapaho
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Christopher Lowellas Keefe
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