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The Saratov Approach

The Saratov Approach

Kidnapped, Ransomed, Delivered

20136.01h 41m

Overview

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.

Directed by Garrett Batty
Written by Garrett Batty
Produced by Jonathan T. Turner, Jake Van Wagoner, Maclain Nelson
Box Office0Revenue: $2.1M

Top Cast

Corbin Allred

Corbin Allred

Elder Tuttle

Maclain Nelson

Maclain Nelson

Elder Propst

Nikita Bogolyubov

Nikita Bogolyubov

Nikolai

Alex Veadov

Alex Veadov

Sergei

Jennifer Erekson

Jennifer Erekson

Mary Propst

Bruce Newbold

Bruce Newbold

Lee Propst

P

Peggy Matheson

Donna Tuttle

Paul Mulder

Paul Mulder

Mr. Tuttle

B

Brett Merritt

Mark Larsen

Bart Johnson

Bart Johnson

Senator Smith

Themes & Keywords

ransomkidnappingmissionarybased on true storymormon missionary1990sabduction

About The Saratov Approach

The Saratov Approach is a thriller, drama, action film released in 2013 exploring themes of ransom, kidnapping, missionary, based on true story, mormon missionary, 1990s. Directed by Garrett Batty, it stars Corbin Allred, Maclain Nelson, Nikita Bogolyubov. 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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