Redemption: For Robbing the Dead
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.
Directed by Thomas Russell · Written by Thomas Russell
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Cast
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John Freeman Henry Heath -
Rance Howard Doctor -
Robyn Adamson Lucille Heath -
Sierra Somerville Caroline Heath -
Tim Threlfall Mr. Little -
David H. Stevens Jean Baptiste -
Cathleen Mason Mrs. Carpenter -
Bob Walkingshaw Bishop -
Margot Kidder Marlys Baptiste -
Jodi Russell Mrs. Williams - Gregg Christensen Officer Dewey
- Joel Ackerman Wood Reynolds
Trailers & Videos
Make it a double feature
4h 22m together
Redemption: For Robbing the Dead
The Revenant
A close match in mood and era.
