Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold (2011)
In 1827, Joseph Smith, Jr. was only 21 years old when he received a prophetic calling to translate ancient scriptures that would soon be published as The Book of Mormon. Less than three years later, he founded The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that today has 14 million followers and is the 4th largest religious denomination in the United States. Plates of Gold follows Joseph's early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of The Book of Mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church. The film also details Joseph's personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from God. Directed by Christian Vuissa (The Errand of Angels, One Good Man).
Cast
- Matthew Bellows
- Dalton Blaine - Oliver Cowdery
- Sean Bott
- Brandon Luke Bringhurst - Samuel Smith
- Paul Coleman - John Gilbert
- Brandyn Cross - Mobster
- Lindsay Farr - Emma Hale Smith
- Michael Flynn - Isaac Hale
- Geoff Hansen - Joseph Smith Sr.
- Dustin Harding - Joseph Smith
Screenplay
Keywords
book of mormon, mormon, latter day saints, 19th century
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold about?
- In 1827, Joseph Smith, Jr. was only 21 years old when he received a prophetic calling to translate ancient scriptures that would soon be published as The Book of Mormon. Less than three years later, he founded The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that today has 14 million followers and is the 4th largest religious denomination in the United States. Plates of Gold follows Joseph's early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of The Book of Mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church. The film also details Joseph's personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from God. Directed by Christian Vuissa (The Errand of Angels, One Good Man).
- Who directed Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold?
- Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold was directed by Christian Vuissa.
- Who stars in Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold?
- Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold stars Matthew Bellows, Dalton Blaine, Sean Bott, Brandon Luke Bringhurst, Paul Coleman, Brandyn Cross.
- How long is Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold?
- Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold?
- Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold is a Drama film.
- Where was Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold produced?
- Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold was produced in United States of America.