Brigham Young
"The Great American Motion Picture !"
Originally released in 1940. Brigham Young is a history/romance film. directed by Henry Hathaway.
Starring Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, and Dean Jagger
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tyrone Power
as Jonathan Kent
Linda Darnell
as Zina Webb - The Outsider
Dean Jagger
as Brigham Young
Brian Donlevy
as Angus Duncan
Jane Darwell
as Eliza Kent
John Carradine
as Porter Rockwell
Mary Astor
as Mary Ann Young
Vincent Price
as Joseph Smith
Jean Rogers
as Clara Young
Ann E. Todd
as Mary Kent
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brigham Young about?
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 fi...
Who directed Brigham Young?
Brigham Young was directed by Henry Hathaway.
How long is Brigham Young?
Brigham Young has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Brigham Young released?
Brigham Young was released on September 27, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brigham Young?
The main cast of Brigham Young includes Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Dean Jagger, Brian Donlevy, Jane Darwell.