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Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999)
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17 March 1999 (Belgium) morePlot:
The true story of the 19th century priest who volunteered to go to the island of Molokai, to console and care for the lepers. | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
Well worth seeing this fascinating movie moreCast
(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 |
| Nan Asuncion | ... | Mrs. Meyer |
| Larry Bialock | ... | White Gentleman |
| Charlene Campbell | ... | Emma's Mother |
| Joseph Cariago Jr. | ... | Teenage Little Bishop |
 | Curtis Crabbe | ... | Amon |
| Kimo Farm | ... | Jimmy |
| Randy Fyjimori | ... | Kaho'ohuli |
 | Thom Hoffman | ... | Dr. William Saxe |
| Keokeokalae Hughes | ... | Old Woman |
| Zachary Kapule | ... | Ranch Hand |
| Swaine Kaui | ... | Sailor |
| Kayla Kawai | ... | Elizabeth Meyer |
| Sylvestor Kepilino | ... | Caveman |
| Jan Kleinejan | ... | White Officer |
| William Lebus | ... | Reverend Appleyard |
| Dorothy Mane | ... | Celia |
| Richard Marks | ... | Verger |
| Murphy Mersburg | ... | Amon Cohort |
| Bill Ogilvie | ... | Ship's Officer |
| George O'Hanlon Jr. | ... | Evans (as George O'Hanlon) |
| Norbert Palea | ... | Ute |
| Michael Pas | ... | Dr. Stottard |
 | Michael W. Perry | ... | Dr. Trousseau |
| Kalaiwaa Pilialoha | ... | Housekeeper Bishop |
| Ryan Rumbaugh | ... | Little Bishop |
 | George Russell | ... | Reporter |
| Varoa Tiki | ... | Old Woman |
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Also Known As:
Damiaan (Belgium: Flemish title)Father Damien
Molokai: The Forbidden Island (UK) (DVD title)
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Rated PG for thematic elements, some violence, brief sensuality and mild language.Parents Guide:
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Netherlands:109 min | Australia:122 min | USA:113 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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When Father Damien mounts his horse, he says "godverdomme" in Dutch/"Flemish", which is a commonly used profanity addressing God. This is considered rather unsuitable for a priest. moreSoundtrack:
O'OE MAU ME AU moreFAQ
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The fact that this movie was primarily filmed in Kalaupapa on the north shore of our island, does not unduly influence my judgment that this is a very interesting movie. The acting of the "international" cast is quite fine. But so is that of my childhood friend, Keanu Kapuni-Szasz, as a young girl who contracts leprosy and later presents a slight temptation to Father Damien. Many, many "topside" Molokai residents joined with the few remaining Kalaupapa residents (who have Hansen's Disease) in this production. Viewers will be inspired by their beauty and spirit. Aloha.