Molokai (1999)
"Molokai: The Story of Father Damien" (original title)

The true story of the 19th century priest who volunteered to go to the island of Molokai, to console and care for the lepers.

Director:

Paul Cox

Writers:

John Briley, Hilde Eynikel (book)

Stars:

David Wenham, Kate Ceberano, Jan Decleir

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
David Wenham	...	Father Damien
Kate Ceberano	...	Princess Liliuokalani
Jan Decleir	...	Bishop Köckerman
Chris Haywood	...	Clayton Strawn
Derek Jacobi	...	Father Leonor Fouesnel
Keanu Kapuni-Szasz	...	Malulani
Alice Krige	...	Mother Marianne Cope
Kris Kristofferson	...	Rudolph Meyer
Leo McKern	...	Bishop Maigret
Sam Neill	...	Walter Murray Gibson
Peter O'Toole	...	William Williamson
Dirk Roofthooft	...	Father Conrardy
Tom Wilkinson	...	Brother Joseph Dutton
Aden Young	...	Dr. Kalewis
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kate Agnew	...	Sister Leopoldina

Storyline

The true story of the 19th century priest who volunteered to go to the island of Molokai, to console and care for the lepers.

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Plot Keywords:

19th century | priest | compassion | saint | missionary | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, some violence, brief sensuality and mild language

Details

Official Sites:

Vine International Pictures Ltd.

Country:

Belgium Netherlands Australia

Language:

English Latin Hawaiian French

Release Date:

17 March 1999 (Belgium)

Also Known As:

Molokai

Filming Locations:

Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA

Box Office

Budget:

€7,436,800 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Era Films, Jos Stelling Filmprodukties BV, Kinepolis Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Leo McKern's final credited film role. He makes an uncredited appearance in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Connections

Version of Father Damien: The Leper Priest (1980)

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Soundtracks

"O Christmas Tree"
(or "O Tannenbaum")
Written by Ernst Anschütz
Sung during the Christmas service

User Reviews

Presents the best side of the human species

This was a magnificent film. I had heard that there were some creative differences between director Paul Cox and other people involved in the film.

But this does not seem to affect the film in total. I found it a very moving uplifting film that presents the best the human species can aspire to. Like Mother Teresa and Gandhi Father Damian was probably a pain in the rear to the authorities civil and religious.

But that is the way of people who are so sure of their beliefs.

David Wenham, who is well known to Australian audiences, showed yet again what a talented actor he is.

The international actors who provided cameo roles were all excellent, particularly Peter O'Toole.

I've enjoyed Paul Cox's films many times over the years. They often win awards but are rarely major box office winners, But he has the ability to present the best of the human experience. He portrays real emotions and real people.