Centennial (1978): Cast
Centennial is a 1978 drama western directed by Paul Krasny and Virgil W. Vogel, starring Donald Pleasence as Sam Purchas, Robert Vaughn and Raymond Burr.
- Directors
- Paul Krasny and Virgil W. Vogel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Centennial About?
The premise of Centennial without spoilers.
Spanning seven generations, the saga follows the economic and cultural development of Centennial, Colorado, as the lives of its pioneering men and women intertwine. From the initial settlement in the 1700s through to the late 1970s, the series charts the town’s evolution and the passions that drive its inhabitants.
Centennial Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- arapaho indian
- bead
- cheyenne indian
- con artist
- flintlock gun
- freezing to death
- fur trade
- german
- pawnee indian
- family in jeopardy
- 1700s
- writer cameo appearance
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- epic western
- period drama
- colorado
- false accusation
- wilderness
- unrequited love
- travois
- tomahawk
- st. louis missouri
- silversmith
- scottish american
- scar
- scalping
- romantic triangle
- riverboat
- racial prejudice
- portage
- platte river
- orphan
- voice over narration
- mountain man
- investment
- illiteracy
- honor
- half brother
- granddaughter
- friendship
- french canadian
- fort
- double life
- doctor
- dance
- courage
- cauterization
- canoe
- calumet
- burro
- buckskin
Centennial Cast & Characters
Donald Pleasence leads the cast as Sam Purchas, with Robert Vaughn as Morgan Wendell and Raymond Burr as James Clark. Directed by Paul Krasny and Virgil W. Vogel; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Paul Krasny
- Co-director Virgil W. Vogel
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Donald Pleasence as Sam Purchas -
Robert Vaughn as Morgan Wendell -
Raymond Burr as James Clark -
Stephen McHattie as Jacques 'Jake' Pasquinel
Also Starring in Centennial
· 27 more- Brian Keith Sheriff Axel Dumire
- Richard Crenna Colonel Frank Skimmerhorn
- Timothy Dalton Oliver Seccombe
- Sally Kellerman Lise Bockweiss
- Lynn Redgrave Charlotte Buckland Seccombe
- Richard Chamberlain Alexander McKeag
- Glynn Turman Nate Person
- Anthony Zerbe Mervin Wendell
- Mark Harmon Captain John McIntosh
- Andy Griffith Professor Lewis Vernor
- William Atherton Jim Lloyd
- Barbara Carrera Clay Basket
- Alex Karras Hans Brumbaugh
- Cristina Raines Lucinda McKeag Zendt
- Gregory Harrison Levi Zendt
- Cliff DeYoung John Skimmerhorn
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- David Janssen Narrator
- Dennis Weaver R.J. Poteet
- Lois Nettleton Maude Wendell
- Robert Conrad Pasquinel
- Jesse Vint Amos Calendar
- Chad Everett Major Maxwell Mercy
- Stephanie Zimbalist Elly Zendt
- Sharon Gless Sidney Endermann
- Pernell Roberts General Asher
- Merle Haggard Cisco Calendar
- Adrienne La Russa Clemma Zendt
More from Paul Krasny and Virgil W. Vogel
More films directed by Paul Krasny and Virgil W. Vogel: Walker, Texas Ranger: One Riot, One Ranger, Tagteam, Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn and Kojak: Flowers For Matty.
Centennial Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Centennial.
Centennial Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Colorado” and “Столетие”.
- Also known as
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- Colorado
- Столетие
- Colorado Sagaen
- Сентениъл
- Colorado Saga
- A Saga do Colorado
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Movies Like Centennial
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 1883, Into the West and Cheyenne Warrior.
Centennial FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene
Director, cast and post-credit scenes of Centennial, each answered in a sentence.
Who directed Centennial?
Centennial was directed by Paul Krasny and Virgil W. Vogel.
More films by Paul Krasny Who is in the cast of Centennial?
Centennial stars Donald Pleasence as Sam Purchas, Robert Vaughn as Morgan Wendell and Raymond Burr as James Clark, among 31 credited actors.
Does Centennial have a post-credit scene?
No. Centennial has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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