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Ethan

1964-01-01 · 91 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

Ethan, a missionary priest in the Phillipines, falls in love and falls from grace. He sinks into a world of alcohol, loneliness and self-doubt, but dies a hero fighting for the life of the woman he loved.

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Directors
Michael Du Pont
Production companies
Nemours Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert SampsonRobert SampsonEthan
Eddie InfanteEddie Infante
Joseph de CordovaJoseph de Cordova
Rosa RosalRosa Rosal
Jennings Sturgeon
Vicente Liwanag
Rod NavarroRod Navarro
Bruno Punzalan
J.C. Sturgeon
Yvonne Nielson
George Torres

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