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Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
6.2 / 10• 1999• 1h 49m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
David Wenham
Damien
Lead
Jan Decleir
Bishop Köckerman
Kate Ceberano
Princess Liliuokalani
Sam Neill
Prime Minister Gibson
Derek Jacobi
Father Leonor Fousnel
Alice Krige
Mother Marianne
Kris Kristofferson
Rudolph Meyer
Leo McKern
Bishop Maigret
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paul Cox's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Molokai: The Story of Father Damien is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
