Handcart
“The story of one man's journey with the Martin Handcart Company”
Synopsis
This is a fictional love story with the 1856 Handcart Pioneers as the backdrop. Sam Hunter, falls for a Mormon Pioneer woman, Abigail, as she is moving west. As the pioneers stop in his town of Iowa City, he pretends to desire joining the Mormon Church to show his love for Abigail. As hardships prevail, his faith is tested on their way to Zion.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jaelin Petrie
Samual Hunter
Stephanie Albach
Abigail
Chris Kendrick
Moose
Shannon Skinner
Patricia
Gretchen Skinner
Sarah
Joel Bishop
Edward Martin
Scott Christopher
Robert Quincy
Darin Andersen
Trapper Cobb
T.J. Bishop
Extra
Junior Case
Food Rationer
John English
Sunday School Student
Lee Fobert
Richard
Jeffrey Hanson
Sunday School Teacher
Lincoln Hoppe
Tanner Hunter
Kameron Jensen
Oldest Larsen Boy
Nikolas Mikkelsen
Congregation Member
Robert Perry
Handcart Puller
Julie Sapp
Claurice
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kels Goodman
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Bowers
- Original Title
- Handcart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Ampersand Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kels Goodman
Mark Bowers
Department Leadership Roster
Kels Goodman
Director
Mark Bowers
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Handcart
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What is Handcart about?
This is a fictional love story with the 1856 Handcart Pioneers as the backdrop. Sam Hunter, falls for a Mormon Pioneer woman, Abigail, as she is moving west. As the pioneers stop in his town of Iowa City, he pretends to desire joining the Mormon Church to show his love for Abigail. As hardships prevail, his faith is tested on their way to Zion.
Who directed Handcart?
Handcart was directed by Kels Goodman.
Who stars in Handcart?
The principal cast of Handcart includes Jaelin Petrie, Stephanie Albach, Chris Kendrick, Shannon Skinner, Gretchen Skinner.
When was Handcart released and how long is it?
Handcart was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Handcart?
Handcart holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).