Redemption: For Robbing the Dead (2011)

Name: Redemption: For Robbing the Dead
Director: Thomas Russell
Genre: Western
Released: 2011-10-16
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: John Freeman, Rance Howard, Robyn Adamson, Sierra Somerville

Western

Director: Thomas Russell

Cast: John Freeman, Rance Howard, Robyn Adamson, Sierra Somerville

Runtime105 min

RatingPG

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For Robbing the Dead is a story of compassion - compassion toward those who may seem the least deserving of Christian love. It follows the story of Henry Heath, a law officer in 1862 Salt Lake City. Heath finds himself responsible for the well-being of a prisoner whom he despises - an impoverished French immigrant named Jean Baptiste who is convicted of robbing the graves of the recently deceased. Baptiste is exiled to Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake. With no one willing to look after this man, Henry Heath becomes Baptiste's sole defense against the hostile isolation of Antelope Island and the contempt of an entire community. Through his somewhat reluctant service, Heath's heart softens and his own sorrows find relief.

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Redemption: For Robbing the Dead is a 2011 Western film directed by Thomas Russell that explores themes of compassion and redemption. While critical reception and awards recognition for the film are unclear, its IMDb rating of 6.6/10 suggests a moderately positive audience response.

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Redemption: For Robbing The Dead is a 2011 American Western independent film written and directed by Thomas Russell, a film professor at Brigham Young University. The film stars Jon Gries, Edward Herrmann, Barry Corbin, Gregg Christensen, Margot Kidder, Rance Howard, and Larry Thomas. Redemption: For Robbing The Dead is based on actual events, telling a fictionalized version of real-life grave robber Jan Baptiste who was sentenced to exile in Utah in 1862. The film was given an AML Award.