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The Saratov Approach
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The Saratov Approach

2013-10-09 · 101 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · Drama · Action

An inspirational true story. On what seemed like any other day, Elders Travis Tuttle (Corbin Allred) and Andrew Propst (Maclain Nelson) are approached by Nikolai (Nikita Bogolyubov) to teach a friend. But then the missionaries experience the unimaginable - they are kidnapped, beaten, and held for ransom. While their families, friends, and the world pray for their safe release, Tuttle and Propst are tested physically, emotionally, and most of all spiritually.

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Directors
Garrett Batty
Production companies
Saratov Films, Three Coin Productions
Countries
Ukraine, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,146,999

Top Cast

Corbin AllredCorbin AllredElder Tuttle
Maclain NelsonMaclain NelsonElder Propst
Nikita BogolyubovNikita BogolyubovNikolai
Alex VeadovAlex VeadovSergei
Jennifer EreksonJennifer EreksonMary Propst
Bruce NewboldBruce NewboldLee Propst
Peggy MathesonDonna Tuttle
Paul MulderPaul MulderMr. Tuttle
Brett MerrittMark Larsen
Bart JohnsonBart JohnsonSenator Smith
Shawn CarterShawn CarterAgent Ross
Rocky MyersRocky MyersAgent Miller
Brit ServerAgent Garza
Christopher S. ClarkChristopher S. ClarkAgent Bair
Dale DixonNews Anchor
William RubioWilliam RubioNews Anchor
Vladimir MovchanVladdy
Eduard DzhafarovSaratov Branch President

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