Damien: The Leper Priest

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Damien: The Leper Priest ★★ Father Damien: The Leper Priest 1980

True story of a Roman Catholic priest who doomed himself by voluntarily serving on a leper colony 100 years ago. Somewhat disappointing considering the dramatic material. Originally a vehicle for David Janssen, who died prior to filming. 100m/C VHS . Ken Howard, Mike Farrell, Wilfrid Hyde-White, William Daniels, David Ogden Stiers; D: Steven Gethers. TV

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