Molokai, the cursed island
Original title: Molokai (The Cursed Island)
Country: Spain, Year: 1959
Director: Luis Lucas
Music: Salvador Ruiz de Luna
Screenplay: Jaime García Herranz and Luis Luca
Cast: Javier Escriv, Roberto Camardiel, Gerard Tichy, Marcela Yurfa, Nani Fernández, Ángel Aranda, María Arellano, Carlos Casaravilla, Francisco Camoiras, Flix Acaso and Lola Gaos.
Duration: 105 minutes Original language: Spanish
Genre: religious (biography of San Damin de Veuster – San Damin de Molokai)
Critical evaluation: Magnificent film that describes the biography of San Damín de Molokai, very well interpreted by Javier Escriv. Father Damin arrived on the island of Molokai in 1873 to care for the lepers forced to live on this island in the Hawaiian archipelago. After many years of religious and medical care for lepers, he manages to attract the attention of the authorities and manages to improve the living conditions of these patients. The film very well describes the dedication of the priest, the sacrifice and hard work that he carries out on the island until he gives up his own life, since he finally gets leprosy. To learn more about Saint Damian of Molokai, go to http:///DamianDeMolokai.html
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