Treasure in Heaven: The John Tanner Story 14 years old

He had great wealth but gave it all for something better.

As the director of such films as "The Touch of the Master's Hand", "Praise to the Man" and "Gordon B. Hinckley: A Giant Among Men", T.C. Christensen has touched the hearts of millions of Latter-day Saints with his exemplary filmmaking. Now he shares the incredible true story of a man who had everything he wanted, but discovered something greater in sacrificing all for the building of the Kingdom. "Treasure in Heaven" is the true story of John Tanner, a wealthy New York landowner and convert to the Church who in 1834 sold his properties to assist the Church. He freely gave all he had, giving us an example of generosity and consecration in serving the Lord.

Credits

Treasure in Heaven: The John Tanner Story Cast

Name Character
Shaunna Thompson as Elizabeth Tanner
Nathan Mitchell He was 25, now 39 years old as Joseph Smith

Treasure in Heaven: The John Tanner Story Crew

Name Department
Treasure in Heaven: The John Tanner Story poster
Treasure in Heaven: The John Tanner Story (14 years)

He had great wealth but gave it all for something better.

  • Release day: Tuesday, November 03, 2009
  • Runtime: 20 minutes