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Blue Hawaii (1961)

PG  102 min  -  Comedy | Musical   -  22 November 1961 (USA)
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Chad Gates has just gotten out of the Army, and is happy to be back in Hawaii with his surf-board, his beach buddies... See full summary »

Director:

Norman Taurog

Writers:

Allan Weiss (story), Hal Kanter
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elvis Presley ...
Joan Blackman Joan Blackman ...
Angela Lansbury ...
Nancy Walters Nancy Walters ...
Abigail Prentice
Roland Winters Roland Winters ...
John Archer John Archer ...
Jack Kelman
Howard McNear Howard McNear ...
Mr. Chapman
Steve Brodie Steve Brodie ...
Tucker Garvey
Christian Kay Christian Kay ...
Beverly Martin
Iris Adrian Iris Adrian ...
Enid Garvey
Hilo Hattie Hilo Hattie ...
Waihila
Jenny Maxwell Jenny Maxwell ...
Ellie Corbett
Pamela Austin Pamela Austin ...
Selena (Sandy) Emerson (as Pamela Kirk)
Darlene Tompkins Darlene Tompkins ...
Patsy Simon
Lani Kai Lani Kai ...
Carl Tanami
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Storyline

Chad Gates has just gotten out of the Army, and is happy to be back in Hawaii with his surf-board, his beach buddies, and his girlfriend. His father wants him to go to work at the Great Southern Hawaiian Fruit Company, but Chad is reluctant. So Chad goes to work as a tour guide at his girlfriend's agency. Written by Pat McCurry <ccgrad97@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Hawaii | Tourist | Spanking | Color In Title | Surfing  | See more »

Taglines:

Ecstatic romance...exotic dances...exciting music in the world's lushest paradise of song! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Musical

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild sensuality See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Sous le ciel bleu de Hawaï See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$10,440,453 (Worldwide) (1962)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Hal Wallis Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Pamela Austin's movie debut. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: Every time they show the travel agency where Chad's girlfriend works, the traffic outside the window has a blue Ford Falcon and a 1957 white Ford convertible moving from the same spot. See more »

Quotes

Prison Inmate: You boys sing beautiful, I hope you get life with me!
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Soundtracks

"Ku-u-i-Po"
Written by George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti & Luigi Creatore
Performed by Elvis Presley See more »