Damien
Synopsis
Terence Knapp plays Father Damien in this TV adaptation of the stage play. Damien goes to Hawaii in the late 1800s to care for lepers. Now deceased from leprosy, Father Damien appears as a spirit recounting his life as his funeral procession is carried out.
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July 12, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nino J. Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Aldyth Morris
- Original Title
- Damien
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hawaii Public Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nino J. Martin
Aldyth Morris
Department Leadership Roster
Aldyth Morris
Screenplay
Nino J. Martin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Damien
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What is Damien about?
Terence Knapp plays Father Damien in this TV adaptation of the stage play. Damien goes to Hawaii in the late 1800s to care for lepers. Now deceased from leprosy, Father Damien appears as a spirit recounting his life as his funeral procession is carried out.
Who directed Damien?
Damien was directed by Nino J. Martin.
Who stars in Damien?
The principal cast of Damien includes Terence Knapp.
When was Damien released and how long is it?
Damien was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.