Father Damien: The Leper Priest 44 years old
The dramatization of the life of the 19th century priest who devoted himself to service in Hawaii's leper colony cast Ken Howard in the title role as a last-minute replacement for David Janssen, who had just died and to whose memory this film is dedicated. Nominated for Emmy Awards were Peter Matz for his music score, as well as the movie's makeup artist and hairstylist.
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Father Damien: The Leper Priest Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| David Ogden Stiers He was 37, 75 years old when he died | as Dr. Mouritz |
| William Daniels He was 53, now 97 years old | as Bishop Koeckemann |
| Logan Ramsey He was 59, 79 years old when he died | as Captain Sweeney |
| Mike Farrell He was 41, now 85 years old | as Robertson |
| Sydney Lassick He was 58, 80 years old when he died | as Superintendent |
| Ken Howard He was 36, 71 years old when he died | as Father Damien |
| Wilfrid Hyde-White He was 77, 87 years old when he died | as Bishop Maigret |
Father Damien: The Leper Priest Crew
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Father Damien: The Leper Priest (44 years)
- Release day: Sunday, October 26, 1980
- Runtime: 95 minutes