American Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith (1999)

6.5/10 • 120 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Megan Follows

Emma Smith (voice)

Gregory Peck

Narrator

Eric Artell

Alexander Doniphan (voice)

Joseph Batzel

Heber C. Kimball

Frank Gerrish

Bill Mootos

Hyram Smith

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