Of course, it’s going to be an arduous journey, one that will test their faith.Īnd all the more so because Angus Duncan (Brian Donlevy) has heard of gold being discovered in California.
Their leader, Joseph Smith, is killed while in custody because they dared defend themselves.īrigham Young (Dean Jagger) declares himself the new leader of the church and guides his people westward. The Mormons are chased out of Illinois by angry mobs.
