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.
The Great Heart (1938) is a drama film directed by David Miller, released on December 31, 1938 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Carey Wilson and Tom Neal. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
Directed by David Miller, written by Morgan Cox.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 11 ratings.
In 1936, a US naval vessel travels from Hawaii at the behest of King Leopold III of Belgium to repatriate the body of Jozef De Veuster (Father Damiaan). Why? Well fifty years earlier he befriended a local population of lepers on the Hawaiian island of Moloka'i where only the sick were permitted to live. With bodies strewn in what passed from the streets, he dealt with a dissolute community that openly - and…
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The main cast of The Great Heart (1938) includes Carey Wilson and Tom Neal. The film was directed by David Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Great Heart was released on December 31, 1938 and runs for 11m.
The Great Heart (1938) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
