Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
John Freeman | ... | Henry Heath | |
Rance Howard | ... | Doctor | |
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Robyn Adamson | ... | Lucille Heath |
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Sierra Somerville | ... | Caroline Heath |
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Tim Threlfall | ... | Mr. Little |
David H. Stevens | ... | Jean Baptiste | |
Cathleen Mason | ... | Mrs. Carpenter | |
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Bob Walkingshaw | ... | Bishop |
Margot Kidder | ... | Marlys Baptiste | |
Jodi Russell | ... | Mrs. Williams | |
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Gregg Christensen | ... | Officer Dewey |
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Joel Ackerman | ... | Wood Reynolds |
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Sean Bott | ... | Lot Huntington |
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Chris Laird | ... | Rone Clawson |
Edward Herrmann | ... | Governor Dawson |
For Robbing the Dead is a story of compassion - compassion toward those who may seem the least deserving of Christian love. It follows the story of Henry Heath, a law officer in 1862 Salt Lake City. Heath finds himself responsible for the well-being of a prisoner whom he despises - an impoverished French immigrant named Jean Baptiste who is convicted of robbing the graves of the recently deceased. Baptiste is exiled to Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake. With no one willing to look after this man, Henry Heath becomes Baptiste's sole defense against the hostile isolation of Antelope Island and the contempt of an entire community. Through his somewhat reluctant service, Heath's heart softens and his own sorrows find relief. Written by Thomas Russell
Unbelievable no one knows about this film. Very well done, great performances all around.
However, John Freeman's performance was especially poignant. And to think he was such an inexperienced actor at the time. His performance was befitting and seasoned veteran. I look forward to seeing him in more films.
Very intelligently done, I love how the direction of this film left so much to the viewer. This proves that great film doesn't have to show/explain everything. The violence was inferred yet not glorified nor shown in graphic detail.
Thank you to the cast and crew for a truly incredible film. And as another reviewer pointed out, Barry Corbin continues to just be such a pleasure to watch. From Six Pack and Permanent Record to No Country For Old Men, Mr. Corbin always knocks it out of the park.