Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
17 audience votes
Key crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- Louis BromfieldWriter
- Lamar TrottiScreenplay
- Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
- Robert Russell BennettOriginal Music Composer
- David ButtolphOriginal Music Composer
- Cyril J. MockridgeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tyrone PowerJonathan Kent
- Linda DarnellZina Webb - The Outsider
- Dean JaggerBrigham Young
- Brian DonlevyAngus Duncan
- Jane DarwellEliza Kent
- John CarradinePorter Rockwell
- Mary AstorMary Ann Young
- Vincent PriceJoseph Smith
- Jean RogersClara Young
- Ann E. ToddMary Kent
- Willard RobertsonHeber Kimball
- Moroni OlsenDoc Richards
Stills
Themes
rocky mountainsmormonhardshipsalt lake valleybrigham young