American Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith(1999)
Millions of people around the world know of him. Yet this frontier prophet of the early 1800's found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country. Who was this Joseph Smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence? Please join Academy Award winner Gregory Peck for a fascinating look at this oft-misunderstood American legend.
Movie: American Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith
Top 10 Billed Cast
Emma Smith (voice)
Narrator
Alexander Doniphan (voice)
Heber C. Kimball
Hyram Smith
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Millions of people around the world know of him. Yet this frontier prophet of the early 1800's found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country. Who was this Joseph Smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence? Please join Academy Award winner Gregory Peck for a fascinating look at this oft-misunderstood American legend.
Release Date
1999-11-26
Average
5.2
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
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English
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