The Great Heart
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Morgan Cox
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- The Great Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Miller
Morgan Cox
David Snell
Department Leadership Roster
David Miller
Director
Morgan Cox
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Heart
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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 principal cast of The Great Heart includes Carey Wilson, Tom Neal.
When was The Great Heart released and how long is it?
The Great Heart was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Heart was composed by David Snell.