The Work and the Glory
“One Man....A Remarkable Vision; One Family....A Desperate Struggle”
Synopsis
When Benjamin Steed and Mary Ann Steed relocate their family to upstate New York in the early 1800's, they unwittingly settle in a town divided along religious lines. After their new hired help turns out to be at the center of the uproar, each member of the Steed family must come to terms with their own beliefs in the face of heavy persecution. Together they struggle to weather the raging controversy surrounding a young man named Joseph Smith.
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The Work And The Glory Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-09
Top Cast
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Sam Hennings
Benjamin Steed
Brenda Strong
Mary Ann Steed
Eric Johnson
Joshua Steed
Alexander Carroll
Nathan Steed
Tiffany Dupont
Lydia McBride
Brighton Hertford
Melissa Steed / Narrator
Kimberly Varadi
Becca Steed
Colin Ford
Matthew Steed
Kathryn Firago
Hannah McBride
Jim Grimshaw
Josiah McBride
Jonathan Scarfe
Joseph Smith
Sarah Darling
Emma Smith
Edward Albert
Martin Harris
Ryan Wood
Hyrum Smith
Jordan Rose Tarter
Sophronia Smith
Anne Sward
Lucy Mack Smith
Levi Larsen
Samuel Smith
Sara Jade Woodhouse
Will Murdock
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$4.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Holt
- Screenplay & Story
- Russell Holt
- Original Score
- Sam Cardon
- Original Title
- The Work and the Glory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $7.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Manchester Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Holt
Russell Holt
Sam Cardon
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Holt
Director
Russell Holt
Writer
Sam Cardon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Work and the Glory
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What is The Work and the Glory about?
When Benjamin Steed and Mary Ann Steed relocate their family to upstate New York in the early 1800's, they unwittingly settle in a town divided along religious lines. After their new hired help turns out to be at the center of the uproar, each member of the Steed family must come to terms with their own beliefs in the face of heavy persecution. Together they struggle to weather the raging controversy surrounding a young man named Joseph Smith.
Who directed The Work and the Glory?
The Work and the Glory was directed by Russell Holt.
Who stars in The Work and the Glory?
The principal cast of The Work and the Glory includes Sam Hennings, Brenda Strong, Eric Johnson, Alexander Carroll, Tiffany Dupont.
When was The Work and the Glory released and how long is it?
The Work and the Glory was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Work and the Glory?
The Work and the Glory had a reported production budget of $7.5M and grossed $3.3M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Work and the Glory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Work and the Glory was composed by Sam Cardon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Work and the Glory?
The Work and the Glory holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).