Molokai: la isla maldita
Seen it?1959 | 101 min | Drama, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Mutiny on the Bounty or The Lighthouse, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luis Lucia
- Javier EscriváDamián de Veuster
- Roberto Camardiel
- Gérard Tichy
- Marcela Yurfa
- Nani Fernández
- Francisco Camoiras
- Carlos Casaravilla
- Ángel Aranda
- María Arellano
- Héctor Bianciotti