Characters & Themes
The Great Heart (1938) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1938 · 11 mins · English
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- Directed by
- David Miller
- Starring
- Tom Neal, Carey Wilson
The short film recounts the true story of Father Damien, a Belgian priest who endured a slow, painful decline to bring hope and divine comfort to the lepers isolated on Molokai, Hawai‘i. His self‑sacrifice and compassion become a moving testament to faith and humanity.
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