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Molokai: la isla maldita

1959Movie1 h 41 min

DramaHistory
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A moving, melancholic drama movie about faith and meaning and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

Kingdom of Hawaii, 1866. Fearful that leprosy would spread throughout the archipelago, the king banishes the sick to the island of Molokai. In 1873, the Belgian Catholic missionary Damien de Veuster arrives on the island to help improve the lives of its unfortunate inhabitants.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Biopic
  • Leprosy Colony
  • Religious Devotion
  • Social Justice
  • Humanitarianism
  • Colonialism
  • Faith and Suffering
  • Inspirational Story

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Luis Lucia
Written by
Jaime García Herranz
Produced by
Miguel Ángel Martín Proharán
Music by
Salvador Ruiz de Luna

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Facts

August 21, 1959 · 1 h 41 min · Drama, History

Released
August 21, 1959
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Molokai: la isla maldita worth watching?"

Questions about Molokai: la isla maldita

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Is Molokai: la isla maldita worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Molokai: la isla maldita okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Molokai: la isla maldita in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.