The Great Heart (1938)
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.
Director: David Miller
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: December 31, 1938
Cast
- Carey Wilson - Narrator (voice)
- Tom Neal - Father Damien (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Morgan Cox (Screenplay)
Music: David Snell
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
self sacrifice, hawaii, leprosy, biography, catholic, leper colony, missionary priest
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Heart about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Great Heart?
- The Great Heart was directed by David Miller.
- Who stars in The Great Heart?
- The Great Heart stars Carey Wilson, Tom Neal.
- How long is The Great Heart?
- The Great Heart has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Heart?
- The Great Heart is a Drama film.
- Where was The Great Heart produced?
- The Great Heart was produced in United States of America.