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10 October 1966 (USA) moreTagline:
James Michener's novel reaches the screen.Plot:
Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 7 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Composer Elmer Bernstein Dies at 82 (From IMDb News. 19 August 2004)
Composer Elmer Bernstein Dies at 82
(From IMDb News. 18 August 2004)
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Another under-appreciated epic from the 60's moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Julie Andrews | ... | Jerusha Bromley | |
| Max von Sydow | ... | Rev. Abner Hale | |
| Richard Harris | ... | Capt. Rafer Hoxworth | |
| Gene Hackman | ... | Dr. John Whipple | |
| Carroll O'Connor | ... | Charles Bromley | |
| Jocelyne LaGarde | ... | Queen Malama | |
| Manu Tupou | ... | Keoki | |
| Ted Nobriga | ... | Kelolo | |
| Elizabeth Logue | ... | Noelani | |
| John Cullum | ... | Rev. Immanuel Quigley | |
| George Rose | ... | Capt. Janders | |
| Lou Antonio | ... | Rev. Abraham Hewlett | |
| Torin Thatcher | ... | Rev. Dr. Thorn | |
| Michael Constantine | ... | Mason, sailor | |
| Malcolm Atterbury | ... | Gideon Hale |
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Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
189 min | USA:162 min (TCM Print)Country:
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2.20 : 1 moreFun Stuff
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Fred Zinnemann was originally slated to direct and Audrey Hepburn and Alec Guinness were set to star. Unfortunately, conflicts with producer Walter Mirisch and co-screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, as well as numerous delays caused by the weather, caused him to walk off the project shortly before filming started. George Roy Hill was brought in to direct. moreGoofs:
Miscellaneous: In the opening scene, which is set in 1818, Jerusha is said to be 22, but a later shot of her gravestone has her born in 1799. moreQuotes:
[reading from a proclamation to her subjects]Queen Malama: Next law: Everyone will love Jesus.
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MY WISHING DOLL moreFAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersWhy was Abner portrayed so despicably?
What is an Alii Nui?
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This was another under-appreciated epic from United Artists in the year 1966 (the other was "Khartoum"). Taken from the center section (and the longest section) of James Michener's famous book, "Hawaii" is actually a rather intimate, incredibly tragic story despite its claim to "epic" scale. The performances are excellent, especially Max von Sydow as Abner, the stubborn, unyielding missionary. Special mention has to be made of Jocelyne LaGarde as Queen Malama. A woman who never acted before, Jocelyne gives a wonderful performance and will forever remain in your mind as the symbol of Hawaiian heart and warmth. The talent behind the camera is considerable: George Roy Hill as director, Russell Metty as cinematographer, and Elmer Bernstein as composer. (I do sometimes wonder if this film was planned to be a Cinerama presentation. Many of the scene setups and photographic tricks seem to be designed with that in mind.) Despite the length and the epic intentions, prepare yourself for an intimate film with an emotional impact not found in many films.