Released in 1960, is a live-action Disney movie that dramatizes the 1869 expedition of Major John Wesley Powell, the first to map the Grand Canyon by traveling down the Colorado River. Despite its historic subject matter, the film is widely considered one of the weakest entries in the Disney live-action catalog. Movie Overview Director: William Beaudine.
John Beal as Major Powell, Brian Keith as Bill Dunn, and James Drury as Walter Powell. Ten Who Dared
Reviewers from Letterboxd note that while the location footage of the Grand Canyon is beautiful, it is often undermined by unconvincing blue-screen shots and rear-projection techniques. Released in 1960, is a live-action Disney movie
For a modern look at the rugged Utah landscapes where the film was shot, check out this freeride footage: John Beal as Major Powell, Brian Keith as
A group of ten men venture into the uncharted Colorado River. The journey is fraught with internal conflict, mutiny, and the physical dangers of the rapids. Critical Review Highlights