The Work and the Glory(2004)
One Man....A Remarkable Vision; One Family....A Desperate Struggle
The Work and the Glory Synopsis
When Benjamin Steed and Mary Ann Steed relocate their family to upstate New York in the early 1800's, they unwittingly settle in a town divided along religious lines. After their new hired help turns out to be at the center of the uproar, each member of the Steed family must come to terms with their own beliefs in the face of heavy persecution. Together they struggle to weather the raging controversy surrounding a young man named Joseph Smith.
The Work and the Glory (2004) is a drama and romance film directed by Russell Holt, released on November 24, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Sam Hennings, Brenda Strong, Eric Johnson and Alexander Carroll. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Russell Holt
- Writers:
- Russell Holt
- Composer:
- Sam Cardon
- Production:
- Manchester Pictures
- Budget:
- $7,500,000
- Revenue:
- $3,347,647
- Status:
- Released
The Work and the Glory (2004) Trailer
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The Work and the Glory Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Hennings
as Benjamin Steed
Brenda Strong
as Mary Ann Steed
Eric Johnson
as Joshua Steed
Alexander Carroll
as Nathan Steed
Tiffany Dupont
as Lydia McBride
Brighton Hertford
as Melissa Steed / Narrator
Kimberly Varadi
as Becca Steed
Colin Ford
as Matthew Steed
- Kathryn Firago
Kathryn Firago
as Hannah McBride
Jim Grimshaw
as Josiah McBride
Jonathan Scarfe
as Joseph Smith
Sarah Darling
as Emma Smith
Key crew
Directed by Russell Holt, written by Russell Holt.
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The Work and the Glory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Work and the Glory – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Work and the Glory (2004) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Work and the Glory?
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The main cast of The Work and the Glory (2004) includes Sam Hennings, Brenda Strong, Eric Johnson, Alexander Carroll and Tiffany Dupont. The film was directed by Russell Holt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Work and the Glory released?
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The Work and the Glory was released on November 24, 2004 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Work and the Glory worth watching?
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The Work and the Glory (2004) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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