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Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
Molokai: The Story of Father Damien

Molokai: The Story of Father Damien

Genres

Drama

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

109 mins

Rating

5.971/10

Release Date

17 March 1999

Country

Australia

Cast

David Wenham

David Wenham

Damien

Jan Decleir

Jan Decleir

Bishop Köckerman

Kate Ceberano

Kate Ceberano

Princess Liliuokalani

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Prime Minister Gibson

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

Father Leonor Fousnel

Alice Krige

Alice Krige

Mother Marianne

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Rudolph Meyer

Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Bishop Maigret

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

William Williamson

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Brother Dutton

Aden Young

Aden Young

Dr. Kalewis

Chris Haywood

Chris Haywood

Clayton Strawn

George O'Hanlon, Jr.

George O'Hanlon, Jr.

Evans

Thom Hoffman

Thom Hoffman

Dr. William Saxe

Michaël Pas

Michaël Pas

Dr. Stottard

Dirk Roofthooft

Dirk Roofthooft

Father Conrardy

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