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Brigham Young
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Brigham Young

1940-09-27 · 114 min · ★ 4.6

History · Romance · Western

Based on the story of the famous Mormon leader, it follows Brigham Young and his challenge to transport his people across the Rocky mountains to settle in Salt Lake City. The plot focuses on two fictitious characters, Jonathan Kent and Zina Webb and the hardships they have to face along the way.

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Directors
Henry Hathaway
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tyrone PowerTyrone PowerJonathan Kent
Linda DarnellLinda DarnellZina Webb - The Outsider
Dean JaggerDean JaggerBrigham Young
Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyAngus Duncan
Jane DarwellJane DarwellEliza Kent
John CarradineJohn CarradinePorter Rockwell
Mary AstorMary AstorMary Ann Young
Vincent PriceVincent PriceJoseph Smith
Jean RogersJean RogersClara Young
Ann E. ToddAnn E. ToddMary Kent
Willard RobertsonWillard RobertsonHeber Kimball
Moroni OlsenMoroni OlsenDoc Richards
Marc LawrenceMarc LawrenceProsecutor
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsHyrum Smith
Frank M. ThomasFrank M. ThomasHubert Crum
Fuzzy KnightFuzzy KnightPete
Dickie JonesDickie JonesHenry Kent
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonCaleb Kent
Frederick BurtonMr. Webb
Arthur AylesworthArthur AylesworthJim Bridger

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