Inspired by true events, this poky but reasonably accurate portrayal of what came to be known as the Mountain Meadows Massacre throws some much-needed light on a 150-year-old crime: the merciless slaughter of an estimated 120 unarmed emigrant men, women and children by members of the Mormon Church.
September, 1857. Led by well-to-do Arkansas landowner Captain Alexander Fancher (Shaun Johnston), who'd already established a new home in California, a wagon train of close to 140 settlers is crossing the Utah Territory en route to California when they're diverted into an idyllic valley known locally as Mountain Meadows. Rich in gold, cattle and fine Kentucky hor...
Released:
2007
Rated:
R
Length:
110 mins