Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration (2005)

Directors:

T.C. Christensen
Gary Cook

Writer:

Gary Cook (writer)

Genre:

Biography | Drama

Tagline:

The story of an American colonizer, and religious leader.

Plot:

Cast

Nathan Mitchell	...	Joseph Smith
Tayva Patch	...	Lucy
Rick Macy	...	Joseph Sr.
David Nibley	...	Alvin Smith
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Joseph Batzel	...	Edward
Dallyn Vail Bayles	...	Hyrum Smith
Matthew Flynn Bellows	...	Kirtland Mob Leader / Irish Bully
Scott Christopher	...	Alexander Doniphan
Catherine Elizabeth Cook	...	Mary Rowberry
Cameron Deaver	...	Jesse Crosley
Krisha Deaver	...	Hannah Crosley
Joy Gardner	...	Saphronia Smith
Jim Goldrup	...	Taunting Man #1 at Liberty Jail
Ray Goldrup	...	Dan Workman
Tom Goldrup	...	Taunting Man #2 at Liberty Jail
Mark Hale	...	Flag of Truce rider
Lincoln Hoppe	...	Ferris Pugh
Christopher Robin Miller	...	John Workman
Taylor Moulton	...	Running Boy
Josh Richardson	...	Col. George M. Hinkle
Fiona Smith	...	Jane Manning James
Emmelyn Thayer	...	Mary Fielding
Katherine Thompson	...	Emma
Brett Venable	...	Joseph Smith - age 7
Jerry West	...	Caleb Baldwin
Nick Whitaker	...	Joseph Smith - ages 14-17 years
Scott Wilkinson	...	General Lucas
Ryan Wood	...	Oliver Cowdery

Runtime:

USA:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

LDS Motion Picture Studio

Life and history of the Prophet Joseph Smith

This is by far the most incredible movie I have seen in a long time. The actors gave wonderful portrayals of the characters in the movie. The story was accurately portrayed. The story starts out with a young woman from the British Isles and her father traveling by steamboat to Nauvoo, Illinois. She has become a member of the LDS Church and he has not. He thinks she is ridiculous for making the trip and is discouraging. She encourages him to read about Joseph Smith, the Prophet. This is where the story of the Prophet Joseph Smith begins. The movie accurately portrays his life and some of the history of the LDS Church at the same time. It was graphic at times, but was needed. The emotional expression was very believable, which caused my emotions to spill out. Filming was awesome. The way in which the story was presented was touching. After the movie was over, we just sat there unable to moved. I was stunned. For people who know very little of Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet, I would encourage you to see this. If nothing else but to gain some understanding of his life. For those who are members of the Church, I would encourage you to see it. It will increase your testimony of this most incredible man. This is a must see.