The Joseph Smith Story (1988): Cast
The Joseph Smith Story is a 1988 short animated family film directed by Richard Rich, starring Bill Lawrence as Joseph Smith (voice), Neal Barth and Ivan Crosland. It runs 30 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Director
- Richard Rich
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Joseph Smith Story About?
The premise of The Joseph Smith Story without spoilers.
A critical leg operation tests the young Joseph's courage, strengthening his resolve. His growing questions about faith draw him to the Bible, and he pursues answers with unwavering determination, directly seeking God. On a serene spring morning in a nearby grove, Heavenly Father and Jesus hear his humble petition for insight into religion.
The Joseph Smith Story Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- mormon
- mormonism
- independent film
- character name in title
The Joseph Smith Story Cast & Characters
Bill Lawrence leads the cast as Joseph Smith (voice), with Neal Barth as Joseph Smith Sr. (voice) and Ivan Crosland as Jesus (voice). Directed by Richard Rich; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Rich
- Bill Lawrence as Joseph Smith (voice)
- Neal Barth as Joseph Smith Sr. (voice)
- Ivan Crosland as Jesus (voice)
- Pamela Roylance as Lucy Mack Smith (voice)
Also Starring in The Joseph Smith Story
· 20 more- Paul Nichols Hyrum Smith (voice)
- Lisa Michelson Younger Joseph Smith (voice)
- Timothy Lineback Alvin Smith (voice)
- Jarilynne Brown Sophronia Smith (voice)
- Jeffrey Hubrich William Smith (voice)
- Kevin Croft Samuel Smith (voice)
- Danny Hubrich Younger Hyrum Smith (voice)
- Amy Schumway Younger Sophronia Smith (voice)
- Brian Hubrich Younger Samuel Smith (voice)
- Gregory Schumway Younger William Smith (voice)
- John A. Nicolaysen Reverend (voice)
- Daniel A. Keeler God the Father (voice)
- Michael Bennett Preacher (voice)
- Bryce Chamberlain Revivalist (voice)
- Morgan White Doctor (voice)
- Logan Field Store Clerk / Farmer (voice)
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- Don Bishop Narrator (voice)
- Gae P. Cowley Woman (voice)
- Lachlen French French Priest (voice)
- Anne Cullimore Decker Woman (voice)
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Movies Like The Joseph Smith Story
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Joseph’s Reunion, Mormon and Moroni and Joseph in Egypt.
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Joseph’s Reunion 1995 -
Mormon and Moroni 1992 -
Joseph in Egypt 1992 -
The Book of Mormon Movie, Volume 1: The Journey 2003 -
Joseph: King of Dreams 2000 -
Journey to the Promised Land 1988 -
The Brother of Jared 1990 -
Joseph’s Gift 1999 -
Alma the Younger 1989 -
Nephi and the Brass Plates 1987 -
The Tree of Life 1991 -
Joseph the Dreamer 1962
The Joseph Smith Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Joseph Smith Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Joseph Smith Story?
The Joseph Smith Story runs 30 minutes.
When was The Joseph Smith Story released?
The Joseph Smith Story was released in 1988.
Who directed The Joseph Smith Story?
The Joseph Smith Story was directed by Richard Rich.
More films by Richard Rich Who is in the cast of The Joseph Smith Story?
The Joseph Smith Story stars Bill Lawrence as Joseph Smith (voice), Neal Barth as Joseph Smith Sr. (voice) and Ivan Crosland as Jesus (voice), among 24 credited actors.
Does The Joseph Smith Story have a post-credit scene?
No. The Joseph Smith Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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