Gold Through the Fire

Gold Through the Fire

Peter's American dream came true. But the trial of his faith had just begun...

1987 · 81 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

A seventeen year old Russian Christian performs a daring escape to get away from the religious persecution of the Soviet Union. He comes to America and stays with a Christian family. While attending the local high school, and much to his surprise, he suffers a different kind of persecution because of his belief in God and the Bible.

Directed by Edward T. McDougal · Written by Edward T. McDougal

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Charles Harlan Peter Smyslov
Renée Giragos Sheri Jenkins
Kris Wolff David McBride

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