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The Great Heart

1938 · 0h 11m · Drama · United States of America

This short film tells the true story of the heroic sacrifice of Father Damien, the Belgian priest who suffered a living death in order to bring hope and God's comfort to the lepers confined on the Hawaiian island of Molokai.

Directed by
David Miller
Written by
Morgan Cox
Starring
Carey Wilson, Tom Neal
6.1Smart score

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biographycatholichawaiileper colonyleprosymissionary priestself sacrifice

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