The First Vision (1976): Cast
The First Vision is a 1976 historical documentary directed by David Kent Jacobs, starring Stewart Petersen as Joseph Smith. It runs 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 15 min
- Director
- David Kent Jacobs
- Genres
- Documentary , History , Family
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Brigham Young University
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The First Vision About?
The premise of The First Vision without spoilers.
When 14‑year‑old Joseph Smith, yearning for the true Church of Jesus Christ, prays in a grove near his Palmyra, New York home, he receives a vision of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. They instruct him that he must not join any of the churches of his day.
The First Vision Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- joseph smith character
- 1820s
- religious teen
- 19th century
- religion
- prayer
- religious fervor
- prophet
- preacher
- mormon
- lds film
- latter day saints
The First Vision Cast & Characters
Stewart Petersen plays Joseph Smith in The First Vision. Directed by David Kent Jacobs.
- Director David Kent Jacobs
- Stewart Petersen as Joseph Smith
More from David Kent Jacobs
One more film directed by David Kent Jacobs: The Mailbox.
Seen The First Vision?
Movies Like The First Vision
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Joseph Smith Story, Praise to the Man and Praise to the Man.
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The Joseph Smith Story 1988 -
Praise to the Man 2005 -
Praise to the Man 2005 -
The Book of Mormon Movie, Volume 1: The Journey 2003 -
The Mountain of the Lord 1993 -
Six Days in August 2025 -
The First Legion 1951 -
Meet the Mormons 2014 -
Legacy 1993 -
The Secret World of Mormonism 2003 -
Prophet's Prey 2015 -
The Tree of Life 1991
The First Vision FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The First Vision, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The First Vision?
The First Vision runs 15 minutes.
When was The First Vision released?
The First Vision was released on June 15, 1976.
Who directed The First Vision?
The First Vision was directed by David Kent Jacobs.
More films by David Kent Jacobs Who is in the cast of The First Vision?
The First Vision stars Stewart Petersen as Joseph Smith.
Does The First Vision have a post-credit scene?
No. The First Vision has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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