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The Great Heart(Movie, 1938)

11min | Genres: History, Documentary
The Great HeartRating: 2.8/5 (with 33 votes)
The Great Heart is a 1938 American short film about the life of Father Damien and is directed by David Miller. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 11th Academy Awards in 1938 for Best Short Subject (One-Reel). ()
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Awards & Nominations for The Great Heart

Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel

About The Great Heart

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.

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date US: 12/31/1938
Director: David Miller
Screenwriter: Morgan Cox
Composer: David Snell
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Carey Wilson's The Great Heart"
Color: Black & White (B/W)

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WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:273745, Added: 05/08/2018, Last updated: 04/25/2024