Directed by:
Paul CoxScreenplay:
John BrileyCinematography:
Nino Gaetano MartinettiComposer:
Paul GrabowskyCast:
David Wenham, Kris Kristofferson, Peter O'Toole, Jan Decleir, Derek Jacobi, Leo McKern, Sam Neill, Tom Wilkinson, Michael Pas, Aden Young, Alice Krige (more)Plots(1)
To deal with the leprosy problem in the Hawaiian Islands in 1872, sufferers were relentlessly exiled to Molokai, a barren isle off the coast. There they lived in miserable surroundings, abandoned by the outside world. To alleviate their fate, Father Damien was the first priest to go to Molokai. His bishop's last words were that "he must not touch anyone."
Little by little, Damien earned the trust of the lepers, and eventually, his appeals for nuns and supplies resonated throughout the world, much to the displeasure of his superiors.
Even when Damien got sick himself, his energy did not abate, and he carried on working for the well-being of his "fellow lepers" to the end. When he crumbled during Mass, he was taken to his own hospital to die. All the residents gathered at the entrance to pray for their Father...
(official distributor synopsis)
Cast
David Wenham
Australia
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Kris Kristofferson
USA
Best movies:
Payback (1999)
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973)
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Peter O'Toole
Ireland
Best movies:
Ratatouille (2007)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)
Jan Decleir
Belgium
Best movies:
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Derek Jacobi
UK
Best movies:
Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company: Romeo and Juliet (2016) (theatrical recording)
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Leo McKern
Australia
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The Omen (1976)
King Lear (1983) (TV movie)
Ryan's Daughter (1970)
Sam Neill
UK
Best movies:
Jurassic Park (1993)
The French Revolution (1989) (TV movie)
The Piano (1993)
Tom Wilkinson
UK
Best movies:
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In the Name of the Father (1993)
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Michael Pas
Belgium
Best movies:
Antonia's Line (1995)
SM-rechter (2009)
Left Luggage (1998)
Aden Young
Canada
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Paradise Road (1997)
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Alice Krige
South Africa
Best movies:
Thom Hoffman
Netherlands
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Chris Haywood
UK
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Kate Agnew
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Dirk Roofthooft
Belgium
Best movies:
Zillion (2022)
Loft (2008)
Those Who Work (2018)
George O'Hanlon Jr.
USA
Best movies:
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El Norte (1983)
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