Ephraim's Rescue (2013)
From T.C. Christensen, director of the sensational pioneer film, 17 Miracles, comes the heroic true story of a simple man who was called to do the work of angels. Ephraim’s Rescue relates the story of Ephraim Hanks: a rescuer of the Martin Handcart company. Follow Ephraim as his adventures lead him to join the LDS Church and ultimately to one of the most heroic rescues in American history. With a unique desire to help and strengthen others, Ephraim learns that each choice we make can prepare us for what lies ahead. He discovers, through it all, that decisions determine destiny.
Director: T.C. Christensen
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Darin Southam as Ephraim Hanks |
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Richard Benedict as Ephraim Hanks (Older) |
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James Gaisford as Thomas Dobson |
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Koleman Stinger as Thomas Dobson (8) |
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Katherine Nelson as Alice Dobson |
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Mia Selway as Ester Stock |
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Ken Eklof as Benjamin Hanks |
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Daniel Sappenfield as Sidney Hanks |
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Nancy Peterson as Martha Hanks |
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Alexia Ioannides as Martha Hanks (Sister) |
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Christina Torriente as Elizabeth Bradshaw |
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Ethan Morgan as Richard Paul Bradshaw |
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Joseph Paur as Brigham Young |
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Jeremy Hoop as Captain Edward Martin |
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Charley Boon as Arza Hinckley |
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Jillette Dayton as Deborah Blair |
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Adam Meyers as David Blair |
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Rick Macy as Grey Tweed Man |
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Travis Eberhard as Albert |
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Joshua Cooper as Brother Johnson |
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Elizabeth Christensen as Sister Johnson |
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Adam Dietlein as Daniel Tyler |
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Cameron Asay as Reddick Allred |
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Steve Anderson as Pastor Reed |
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Christopher Robin Miller as Pastor Robbins |
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John Donnelly as Sailor |
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David Loach as Town Crier |
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Laura Boyer as Twirler |
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Carvel Sherman as Sioux Chief |
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Kyden Decker as Indian Boy |
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Kyle Watchman as Warrior |
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Galen Russell as Warrior |
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Tony Russell as Warrior |
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Jerad Todachenie as Warrior |
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Johnny Kearns as Warrior |
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Rog Benally as Warrior |
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Jacob Crane as Warrior |
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William Crank as Warrior |
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Arliene Nofchissey Williams as Indian Woman |
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Dan Schovaers as John Van Cott |
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Kyle Paul as Claudius V. Spencer |
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Ryan Buchanan as Volunteer |
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Bart Ashby as Abel Garr |
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Magarin Hobson as Joseph A. Young |
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Marilee Stringham as Relief Society Sister |
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Clara Susan as Relief Society Sister |
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Margo Watson as River Woman |
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Savanna Kylie Lewis as Albert's Friend |
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Bailey Johnson as Albert's Friend |
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Kimball Stinger as Albert's Friend |
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Don Spainhower as Ephraim's Voice (voice) |
| Directing | T.C. Christensen | Director |
| Production | Ron Tanner | Producer |
| Editing | Tanner Christensen | Editor |
| Production | Steven A. Lee | Line Producer |
| Production | T.C. Christensen | Producer |
| Writing | T.C. Christensen | Writer |
| Camera | T.C. Christensen | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Paul Cardall | Original Music Composer |