Hawaii

"James Michener's novel reaches the screen."

1966 3h 9m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 56

DramaAdventureRomanceHistory

Synopsis

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Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy.

“James Michener's novel reaches the screen.”

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Cast

Julie Andrews
Jerusha Bromley Hale
Max von Sydow
Abner Hale
Richard Harris
Rafer Hoxworth
Gene Hackman
John Whipple
Carroll O'Connor
Charles Bromley
Jocelyne LaGarde
Malama Kanakoa
Manu Tupou
Keoki
Ted Nobriga
Kelolo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: George Roy Hill
Writers: Dalton Trumbo, Daniel Taradash
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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At 189 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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60 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by George Roy Hill, shot by Russell Harlan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Elmer Bernstein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Stuart Gilmore shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Julie Andrews and Max von Sydow and Richard Harris carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "James Michener's novel reaches the screen.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0060491 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

George Roy Hill directs. Russell Harlan behind the camera. Elmer Bernstein scores. Stuart Gilmore cuts. A long sit — settle in. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1At 189 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
260 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by George Roy Hill, shot by Russell Harlan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Elmer Bernstein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Stuart Gilmore shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Julie Andrews and Max von Sydow and Richard Harris carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "James Michener's novel reaches the screen.".
8IMDB entry: tt0060491 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 56 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.