Brigham Young

Year: 1940

Runtime: 114 mins

Language: English

Director: Henry Hathaway

WesternHistoryRomanceFaith and religionFaith and spiritual journeys

Based on the life of Mormon leader Brigham Young, the film dramatizes his effort to lead his followers across the Rocky Mountains to the new settlement of Salt Lake City. While the historical backdrop is real, the story centers on fictional pioneers Jonathan Kent and Zina Webb, who confront treacherous weather, scarce supplies and personal conflicts along the trail.

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