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Historical drama

Damien (1978): Cast

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Damien is a 1978 historical drama directed by Nino J. Martin, starring Terence Knapp. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Damien (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Nino J. Martin
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Damien About?

The premise of Damien without spoilers.

Terence Knapp portrays Father Damien in this televised adaptation of the stage drama. The story follows the missionary’s 19th‑century journey to Hawaii to tend to a leper colony. After succumbing to the disease, his spirit returns, narrating his experiences while his funeral procession proceeds.

Damien Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • priest
  • leprosy
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Cast & crew

Damien Cast

Terence Knapp stars in Damien. Directed by Nino J. Martin.

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Damien FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Damien, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Damien?

Damien runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Damien released?

Damien was released on July 12, 1978.

Who directed Damien?

Damien was directed by Nino J. Martin.

Who is in the cast of Damien?

Damien stars Terence Knapp.

Does Damien have a post-credit scene?

No. Damien has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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