Molokai: The Story of Father Damien

Nan
1h 49m
1999
6 /10 (17)

Overview

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.

Country : Australia, Belgium, Netherlands
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1999-03-17

Top Billed Cast

David Wenham

Damien

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

Peter O'Toole

William Williamson

Tom Wilkinson

Brother Dutton

Aden Young

Dr. Kalewis

Chris Haywood

Clayton Strawn

George O'Hanlon, Jr.

Evans

Thom Hoffman

Dr. William Saxe

Michaël Pas

Dr. Stottard

Dirk Roofthooft

Father Conrardy

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