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An Ensign to the Nations

An Ensign to the Nations

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"An Ensign to the Nations" was made by the LDS Church's Audiovisual Department, with Russ Holt as the producer. With so much attention paid to the early history of the church during its sesquicentennial year, Holt said the movie depicts church history from 1847 to 1997. It makes clear that the pioneer trek wasn't the end - but rather the beginning - of an epic story that continues to grow larger with each passing year.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 October 1997

Country

United States of America

Cast

M. Russell Ballard

M. Russell Ballard

Self

W. Grant Bangerter

W. Grant Bangerter

Self

Wayne M. Beck

Wayne M. Beck

Self

R. Lanier Britsch

R. Lanier Britsch

Self

Antonio Camargo

Antonio Camargo

Self

Gail E. Carr

Gail E. Carr

Self

James E. Faust

James E. Faust

Self

John G. Groberg

John G. Groberg

Self

Mark L. Grover

Mark L. Grover

Self

F. Ray Hawkins

F. Ray Hawkins

Self

Gordon B. Hinckley

Gordon B. Hinckley

Self

Thomas S. Monson

Thomas S. Monson

Self

Alexander B. Morrison

Alexander B. Morrison

Self

Rhee Ho Nam

Rhee Ho Nam

Self

Dennis B. Neuenschwander

Dennis B. Neuenschwander

Self

Spencer J. Palmer

Spencer J. Palmer

Self

Richard G. Scott

Richard G. Scott

Self

Douglas F. Tobler

Douglas F. Tobler

Self

Bruce A. Van Orden

Bruce A. Van Orden

Self

Oliver Wayman

Oliver Wayman

Self

Don C. Wood

Don C. Wood

Self

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