Brigham Young
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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.
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Joseph Smith meets Brigham Young - Brigham Young (1940)
Type: Clip • Published 2017-08-21
Top Cast
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Tyrone Power
Jonathan Kent
Linda Darnell
Zina Webb - The Outsider
Dean Jagger
Brigham Young
Brian Donlevy
Angus Duncan
Jane Darwell
Eliza Kent
John Carradine
Porter Rockwell
Mary Astor
Mary Ann Young
Vincent Price
Joseph Smith
Jean Rogers
Clara Young
Ann E. Todd
Mary Kent
Willard Robertson
Heber Kimball
Moroni Olsen
Doc Richards
Marc Lawrence
Prosecutor
Stanley Andrews
Hyrum Smith
Frank M. Thomas
Hubert Crum
Fuzzy Knight
Pete
Dickie Jones
Henry Kent
Selmer Jackson
Caleb Kent
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamar Trotti
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman, David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge, Robert Russell Bennett
- Original Title
- Brigham Young
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Lamar Trotti, Louis Bromfield
Alfred Newman, David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge, Robert Russell Bennett
Arthur C. Miller
Robert Bischoff
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Hathaway
Director
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Louis Bromfield
Writer
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Robert Bischoff
Editor
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Robert Russell Bennett
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brigham Young
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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 fictitious characters, Jonathan Kent and Zina Webb and the hardships they have to face along the way.
Who directed Brigham Young?
Brigham Young was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Brigham Young?
The principal cast of Brigham Young includes Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Dean Jagger, Brian Donlevy, Jane Darwell.
When was Brigham Young released and how long is it?
Brigham Young was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Brigham Young?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brigham Young was composed by Alfred Newman, David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge, Robert Russell Bennett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brigham Young?
Brigham Young holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).