Brigham Young

Brigham Young

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1940 · 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.

Directed by Henry Hathaway · Written by Louis Bromfield

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