Handcart

The story of one man's journey with the Martin Handcart Company

2002•1h 50m

DramaRomanceHistory

This is a fictional love story with the 1856 Handcart Pioneers as the backdrop. Sam Hunter, falls for a Mormon Pioneer woman, Abigail, as she is moving west. As the pioneers stop in his town of Iowa City, he pretends to desire joining the Mormon Church to show his love for Abigail. As hardships prevail, his faith is tested on their way to Zion.

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Production

Ampersand Films

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Jaelin Petrie

Samual Hunter

Stephanie Albach

Abigail

Chris Kendrick

Moose

Shannon Skinner

Patricia

Gretchen Skinner

Sarah

Joel Bishop

Edward Martin

Scott Christopher

Robert Quincy

Darin Andersen

Trapper Cobb

T.J. Bishop

Extra

Junior Case

Food Rationer

John English

Sunday School Student

Lee Fobert

Richard

Jeffrey Hanson

Sunday School Teacher

Lincoln Hoppe

Tanner Hunter

Kameron Jensen

Oldest Larsen Boy

Nikolas Mikkelsen

Congregation Member

Robert Perry

Handcart Puller

Julie Sapp

Claurice

Caitlin E.J. Meyer

Young Larsen child (uncredited)

Dhylan Meyer

Young Larsen child (uncredited)

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