The Elizabeth Smart Story (2003)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 29min
- Crime, Drama
- 09 Nov 2003 (USA)
- TV Movie
Based on the true story of the June 2002 kidnapping of teenager Elizabeth Smart by two people in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
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Awards:
- 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Dylan Baker | ... |
Ed Smart
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| Lindsay Frost | ... |
Lois Smart
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| Amber Marshall | ... |
Elizabeth Smart
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| Tom Everett | ... |
Emmanuel
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| Hannah Lochner | ... |
Mary Katherine Smart
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| Tyler Kyte | ... |
Charles Smart
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| Jacob Kraemer | ... |
Andrew Smart
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Luke MacInnis | ... |
William Smart
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| Hollis McLaren | ... |
Wanda Barzee
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Kevin Curran | ... |
Police Officer on Street #1
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| Craig Eldridge | ... |
Det. Patrick Coleman
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Travis Ferris | ... |
Volunteer at Desk
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| Barry Flatman | ... |
Marc Klaas
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Bruce Gooch | ... |
John Walsh
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Barbara Gordon | ... |
Jenny Francom
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Glen Michael Grant | ... |
San Diego Police Officer
(as Glen Grant)
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| Martha Irving | ... |
Checkout at Supermarket
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| Peter James | ... |
K9 Co-ordinator
(as James Symington)
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Kat Lanteigne | ... |
Angela Ricci
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Elizabeth Lennie | ... |
FBI Woman on Location
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Gary Levert | ... |
Fbi agent
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Mark MacAulay | ... |
Police Officer
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| Lee Marshall | ... |
Edward Smart
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Kenneth McGregor | ... |
Richard Ricci
(as Kenneth John McGregor)
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Joseph McKibbon | ... |
Shriner's Volunteer #1
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Trent McMullen | ... |
Officer Troy Rasmussen
(as Trent MacMullen)
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Elizabeth Murphy | ... |
Stacey McGinty
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| Jonathan Potts | ... |
Chris Thomas
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Karl Pruner | ... |
Det. Richard Klassen
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| Wanda Taylor | ... |
Rescuer
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Corey Turner | ... |
Police Officer in Library
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| Heidi von Palleske | ... |
Sandra Smart
(as Heidi Von Paleske)
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Tracy Waterhouse | ... |
Officer Karen Jones
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| Robert Wisden | ... |
Jim Smart
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| Russell Yuen | ... |
Technician
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| Miles Meili | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Brian Ross | ... |
Young boy (uncredited)
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| Lisa Rose Snow | ... |
Passerby (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bobby Roth | ||
Written by
| Nancey Silvers | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Ted Babcock | ... | co-producer |
| Patricia Clifford | ... | executive producer |
| Jeff Morton | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Sadowski | ... | producer |
| Robert M. Sertner | ... | executive producer |
| Randy Sutter | ... | producer |
| Frank von Zerneck | ... | executive producer (as Frank Von Zerneck) |
Music by
| Christopher Franke | ||
Cinematography by
| Eric van Haren Noman | ... | director of photography (as Eric Van Haren Noman) |
Editing by
| Henk Van Eeghen | ||
Editorial Department
| Andrea Folprecht | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Dan Yarhi | ||
Set Decoration by
| Robert Grani | ... | (as Rob Grani) |
Costume Design by
| Jeanie Kimber | ||
Makeup Department
| Norma Richard | ... | key hair stylist |
| Kim Ross | ... | key makeup artist |
| Nisha Dubey | ... | uncredited |
| Jim Macdonald | ... | assistant hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Gilles Bélanger | ... | production manager |
| Karen Mayeda Vranek | ... | post-production supervisor (as Karen Mayeda-Vranek) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Luke Fisher | ... | third assistant director |
| Richard O'Brien-Moran | ... | first assistant director |
| Mary Reynolds | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Teresita Doucet | ... | property master |
| Richard Fraser | ... | construction coordinator |
| Randy Hardy | ... | key scenic |
| Terry Quennell | ... | first assistant art director |
| Marsha Cameron | ... | head scenic (uncredited) |
| Jason Clarke | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Jason Shurko | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| G. Michael Graham | ... | sound supervisor |
| Robert L. Harman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Devon Heffley Curry | ... | adr supervisor (as Devon Curry) |
| Allen Hurd | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Dean Okrand | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jim Rillie | ... | production sound mixer / sound recordist |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Tommy Goodwin | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
| Edgar Rothermich | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Adam Sharpe | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mario Paulin | ... | gaffer |
| Gary Sandover | ... | key grip |
| Robert Martin Luther Carter | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Keith Dimmer | ... | generator operator (uncredited) |
| Ben Mark Holzberg | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Ruth Leggett | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Raphael MacKenzie | ... | camera loader (uncredited) |
| Michael P. Mason | ... | daily grip (uncredited) |
| David Reilly IV | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Jordan Schella | ... | best boy gaffer (uncredited) |
| Glenn Warner | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Sheila Lane | ... | casting: Nova Scotia |
| Coral Legault | ... | casting: Canada |
| Stacey Rosen | ... | casting: Los Angeles |
| Clare Walker | ... | casting: Canada |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Melinda Cook | ... | costume supervisor |
| Victoria Rockwell | ... | costume extras coordinator |
| Denise Barrett | ... | assistant costume designer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Micah Martin | ... | location assistant |
| Andrew McInnes | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Terri Fricon | ... | music supervisor |
| Edgar Rothermich | ... | music producer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Heidi Schiller | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael Sullivan | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Emmanuel 'Manny' Taylor | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| William Flower | ... | animal coordinator |
| Natalie Harvey | ... | production accountant |
| Lucy McColl | ... | production assistant |
| Karlie Morash | ... | production coordinator |
| Maynard Harris | ... | power pod technician (uncredited) |
| Steve Kozak | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Nancy Mouton | ... | assistant to executive producers Robert M. Sertner and Frank von Zerneck (uncredited) |
| Mike Snider | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Larry King | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Patricia Clifford Productions
- Von Zerneck-Sertner Films (in association with)
Distributors
- CBS (2003) (United States) (tv)
- Anderson Media Group (2021) (Non-US)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Hallmark Channel (2004) (Europe) (tv)
- Moviemax Family (2011) (Turkey) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- CNN (CNN is a registered trademark of)
- CNN (thanks)
- CNN (use of CNN logo courtesy of)
- Encore (post-production services)
- Frank & Bob Films II (author: Berne Convention)
- Hand Prop (props)
- Panavision (camera systems)
- RD Negative Cutting (negative cutting)
- Toybox/CFI (laboratory and dailies)
- VZS: Halifax Pictures No. 2 (production services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Upstanding citizen Ed Smart lives happily with his wife and five children in Salt Lake City until youngest daughter Mary Katherine is the traumatized sole witness to the kidnapping from their home of her sister Elizabeth. After treating Ed and his eldest son Charles as prime suspects for statistics' sake, undermining initially wide community support, they concentrate on jailed pedophile Richard Ricci. For months the investigation goes nowhere, even after it becomes clear that Ricci is innocent. The lunatic kidnapper, homeless handyman turned mini-sect prophet 'Emmanuel', and his blindly-devoted wife meanwhile attempt to indoctrinate 'adopted, chosen' Elizabeth, but fate and his alcohol demon lead to his capture. Written by KGF Vissers |
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| Taglines | The High Profile Abduction and Miraculous Return. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The attempted kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart's cousin was in fact neither a coincidence nor a practical joke. Though unexplained in the film, Elizabeth often talked about her close relationship with her cousin, Olivia Wright, to her captors, inadvertently telling them where she lived and that she was close to her in age. Brian Mitchell, as part of his plan to take multiple wives, decided that Olivia would be his next victim, but the kidnapping attempt was unsuccessful when the family was awakened by the noise, causing Mitchell to flee the scene. Mitchell later unsuccessfully attempted to kidnap another girl while in San Diego. See more » |
| Goofs | When Elizabeth is shown playing the harp it is very obvious that she isn't actually playing, as the movements of her fingers do not match the soundtrack. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth (2004). See more » |
| Quotes |
Ed Smart:
[on the phone with the police]
Yes, my daughter's been taken! See more » |