American Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith
Nov 26 1999
•2h 0m
•Documentary
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.
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Megan Follows
Emma Smith (voice)
Gregory Peck
Narrator
Eric Artell
Alexander Doniphan (voice)
Joseph Batzel
Heber C. Kimball
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