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15 June 1966 (USA) moreTagline:
His newest! His Biggest! morePlot:
Rick Richards is a helicopter pilot who wants to set up a charter flying service in Hawaii -- along the way he makes some friends... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Elvis Loved Hawaii moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Elvis Presley | ... | Rick Richards | |
| Suzanna Leigh | ... | Judy Hudson (Friday) | |
| James Shigeta | ... | Danny Kohana | |
| Donna Butterworth | ... | Jan Kohana | |
| Marianna Hill | ... | Lani Kaimana | |
| Irene Tsu | ... | Pua | |
| Linda Wong | ... | Lehua Kawena | |
| Julie Parrish | ... | Joanna | |
| Jan Shepard | ... | Betty Kohana | |
| John Doucette | ... | Donald Belden | |
| Grady Sutton | ... | Mr. Cubberson | |
| Doris Packer | ... | Mrs. Barrington | |
| Mary Treen | ... | Mrs. Belden | |
| Don Collier | ... | Andy Lowell | |
| Philip Ahn | ... | Moki Kaimana |
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Hawaii, USA (USA) (working title)Hawaiian Paradise (USA) (working title)
Polynesian Paradise (USA) (working title)
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Assistant and second unit director Michael D. Moore had worked with Elvis Presley six times before directing this film. moreSoundtrack:
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Paradise, Hawaiian Style is the second of three films Elvis Presley filmed in Hawaii. What a lucky guy, three trips to Hawaii for free at Paramount's expense. Good a reason as any to visit the islands.
Elvis plays a pilot who gets together with good buddy James Shigeta to form a helicopter touring and freighting service. Shigeta takes care of the business end of the business and Elvis both flies and charms his way into the hearts of various local beauties to plug his service at the hotels they work at.
Funniest thing in the movie is Elvis trying to fly a helicopter with about five dogs running around with their ditzy owner as well, miracle he wasn't killed. The owner insists they not go in doggie carriers and Elvis, desperate for business, is the only pilot to agree with that insanity.
Paradise, Hawaiian Style is not as good as Blue Hawaii, the songs he sings here are markedly inferior. But I like the film because a lot of it was shot at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Northern Oahu. Some might recognize the film music used when Elvis makes his first appearance there. It's the famous theme from Donovan's Reef, also shot in Hawaii and another favorite of mine.
That center was the highlight of the attractions I saw in the Aloha State and should not be missed by any tourists.
Another reviewer said the film must have been a deal with the Hawaiian Tourism Board with all the beautiful outdoor location shooting. Good a reason as I've ever heard to watch a film.