Trail of Hope
“Trail of Hope: The Story of the Mormon Trail”
Synopsis
Hal Holbrook narrates this breathtaking documentary. Produced for national release on PBS Television, Trail of Hope captures the 22-year history of the Mormon Trail, a singular saga in American history. This conduit to the West was used by more than 70,000 emigrants - most of them migrating for religious reasons on their journey to the Great Basin. The great majority of these pioneers made the trek on foot across windblown plains, sunbaked deserts and frozen mountain valleys; each step a triumph in the face of tragedy, and a testament to unwavering faith.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Groberg
- Original Title
- Trail of Hope
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Groberg
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Groberg
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trail of Hope
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What is Trail of Hope about?
Hal Holbrook narrates this breathtaking documentary. Produced for national release on PBS Television, Trail of Hope captures the 22-year history of the Mormon Trail, a singular saga in American history. This conduit to the West was used by more than 70,000 emigrants - most of them migrating for religious reasons on their journey to the Great Basin. The great majority of these pioneers made the trek on foot across windblown plains, sunbaked deserts and frozen mountain valleys; each step a triumph in the face of tragedy, and a testament to unwavering faith.
Who directed Trail of Hope?
Trail of Hope was directed by Lee Groberg.
Who stars in Trail of Hope?
The principal cast of Trail of Hope includes Hal Holbrook.
When was Trail of Hope released and how long is it?
Trail of Hope was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trail of Hope?
Trail of Hope holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).