The true story of the nineteenth century priest who volunteered to go to the island of Molokai, to console and care for the lepers.
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Keanu Kapuni-Szasz | ... | Malulani |
| David Wenham | ... | Father Damien | |
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Jan Kleinejan | ... | White Officer |
| Michael W. Perry | ... | Dr. Trousseau | |
| Aden Young | ... | Dr. Kalewis | |
| Sam Neill | ... | Prime Minister Gibson | |
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William Lebus | ... | Reverend Appleyard |
| Derek Jacobi | ... | Father Leonor Fousnel | |
| Leo McKern | ... | Bishop Maigret | |
| Curtis Crabbe | ... | Amon | |
| Kris Kristofferson | ... | Rudolph Meyer | |
| Peter O'Toole | ... | William Williamson | |
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Randy Fyjimori | ... | Kaho'ohuli |
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Richard Marks | ... | Verger |
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Ryan Rumbaugh | ... | Little Bishop |
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The true story of the nineteenth century priest who volunteered to go to the island of Molokai, to console and care for the lepers.
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priest | 19th century | victorian age | leper colony | place name in title |Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for thematic elements, some violence, brief sensuality and mild language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
17 March 1999 (Belgium) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
€7,436,800 (estimated)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Father Damien: Well, we differ.
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Leo McKern's final credited movie role. He makes an uncredited appearance in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). See more »Quotes
Rudolph Meyer: Only the grim reaper is going to help your flock, father.Father Damien: Well, we differ.
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The opening credits play over a scene of men on horseback with dogs searching a native village for lepers who have been hidden away by their families. See more »Connections
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This story is quite faithful to the facts of the life of this remarkable Belgian priest who chose to live in a leper colony while still a man in his early 30's even though he knew it to be a permanent assignment and a death sentence.
The horrors of the leper colony were conveyed realistically while still giving a focus that would allow all but very young audiences to view it. The bureaucrats, both civil and religious, are well portrayed. -- (Derek Jacobi gives his usual fine performance in one of these roles.)
This is a "must see" for anyone who has never heard the story of Father Damien or knows little about the leper colony on Molokai.