Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langue1939, Hitler's army was closing borders, and eighty-five American missionaries were in Germany serving their church. The escape of these missionaries from Nazi Germany is one of the most dra... Tout lire1939, Hitler's army was closing borders, and eighty-five American missionaries were in Germany serving their church. The escape of these missionaries from Nazi Germany is one of the most dramatic events to occur in modern church history.1939, Hitler's army was closing borders, and eighty-five American missionaries were in Germany serving their church. The escape of these missionaries from Nazi Germany is one of the most dramatic events to occur in modern church history.
- Réalisation
- Scénario
- Casting principal
- President Wood
- (as David Shawn McConnell)
- Elder Ferryle McComber
- (générique uniquement)
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Although I am not "LDS" as they say in Utah, I did live in Salt Lake City for 3 years and I know from experience that members of "The Church" as they call it there, do NOT talk like the characters in the movie. It's obvious to me this is just a propaganda film to promote the Mormon faith. I found the local adherents of "The Church" to be very nice, polite people but at the same time, if you are not "one of them" -- you will never be fully accepted. At least, that was my experience there and one of the reasons why I came back to "America".
Some of the one-line actors (Elders) could have been better coached, and I didn't care for the delivery from some of the primary characters.
Despite these shortcoming, the sets were fantastic, scenes were realistic, and the overall atmosphere was beautifully done. Beyond that, the core message of God supporting his missionaries in a period of crisis was spot-on and inspiring.
The additional details, during the end-credits were a huge bonus. I will watch this again, and I'll recommend this to others who wish to know the true 1939 account.
Sure the story could have had more depth. But it is riveting just the same.
Can you image the parents of these missionaries and how they felt? The dread and fear that's their children doing their Gods work could have been stuck and killed in Germany at this time? As a parent of a child who served a church mission, I feel that fear. Even as a non religious mother I'm sure they would also fear the loss of their child stuck behind enemy lines and the fear of what was happening.
Please watch this as it is inspirational. Again. Not a blockbuster but good non the less!
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesMany of the extras in the movie were the actual descendants of the missionaries
- GaffesFor August 1939 many of the German soldiers portrayed were far too old for active military service.
- Citations
Elder Norm Seibold: Germans are fine folks, but their leaders have some cockeyed ideas.
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Box-office
- Montant brut aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 2 616 475 $US
- Week-end de sortie aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 168 019 $US
- 14 avr. 2024
- Montant brut mondial
- 2 616 475 $US
- Durée1 heure 37 minutes
- Couleur