In 1827, Joseph Smith, Jr. was only 21 years old when he received a prophetic calling to translate ancient scriptures that would soon be published as The Book of Mormon. Less than three years later, he founded The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that today has 14 million followers and is the 4th largest religious denomination in the United States. Plates of Gold follows Joseph's early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of The Book of Mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church. The film also details Joseph's personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from God. Directed by Christian Vuissa (The Errand of Angels, One Good Man).
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Matthew BellowsNot listed | Not listed |
 Dalton BlaineOliver Cowdery | Oliver Cowdery |
 Sean BottNot listed | Not listed |
| BBrandon Luke BringhurstSamuel Smith | Samuel Smith |
| PPaul ColemanJohn Gilbert | John Gilbert |
 Brandyn CrossMobster | Mobster |
| LLindsay FarrEmma Hale Smith | Emma Hale Smith |
 Michael FlynnIsaac Hale | Isaac Hale |
| GGeoff HansenJoseph Smith Sr. | Joseph Smith Sr. |
 Dustin HardingJoseph Smith | Joseph Smith |
 David KranigJedidah Stowell | Jedidah Stowell |
 Cathleen MasonMidwife 1 | Midwife 1 |
 Paul MelendyE.B. Grandin | E.B. Grandin |
 Thomas J. PostMobster | Mobster |
 Dennis RecordMobster | Mobster |
 Sue RoweMidwife | Midwife |
 Hillary StragaMrs. Harris | Mrs. Harris |
| SSteve WallaceNot listed | Not listed |
| AAlexis WardleJerusha Smith | Jerusha Smith |