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Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina (2003) Poster

Full Cast & Crew

Directed by 

Greg Reitman

Writing Credits (in alphabetical order)  

Greg Reitman ... (written by)

Cast (in credits order)  

Kathryn Abbott Kathryn Abbott ... Self - Historian (as Kathryn Abbott Ph.d.)
Del Breckenfeld Del Breckenfeld ... Self - Director, Fender Records / Fender Musical Instruments Corp.
Les Brown ... Self - Big Band Legend
Jean-Michel Cousteau ... Self - Ocean Futures Society
Dick Dale ... Self - King of the Surf Guitar
Tony Dow ... Self - Actor / Director
Mike Farrior Mike Farrior ... Self - Tuna Club Curator
Art Good Art Good ... Self - Founder of Catalina Jazz Trax
Larry Harris Larry Harris ... Self - Author 'Jewels of Avalon'
Gregory Harrison ... Self - Actor / Third Generation Islander
Richard Keit Richard Keit ... Self - Tile Artist
Mary Kennedy Mary Kennedy ... Self - Tile Artist
Jack LaLanne ... Self - Fitness Pioneer
Chuck Liddell Chuck Liddell ... Self - Historian
A.C. Lyles ... Self - Paramount Pictures Producer
Patricia Anne Moore Patricia Anne Moore ... Self - Former Museum Curator
Peggy Moran ... Self - Actress
Kathleen Quinlan ... Self - Actress
Ada Wrigley Schreiner Ada Wrigley Schreiner ... Self - Grandaughter of William Wrigley Jr.
Bud Smith Bud Smith ... Self - Former Mayor of Avalon
Peter Coyote ... Narrator (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kay Kyser Band ... Themselves (archive footage)
Bruce Belland Bruce Belland ... The Four Preps
Hank Borowy Hank Borowy ... Self - Chicago Cubs Pitcher (archive footage)
Phil Cavaretta Phil Cavaretta ... Self - Chicago Cubs Outfielder (archive footage)
Ed Cobb Ed Cobb ... The Four Preps
Paul Erickson Paul Erickson ... Self - Chicago Cubs Pitcher (archive footage)
Charlie Grimm Charlie Grimm ... Self - Chicago Cubs Manager (archive footage)
Eddie Harrison Eddie Harrison ... Self - Gregory Harrison's Father (archive footage) (as Captain Eddie Harrison)
Bob Hope ... Self (archive footage)
Marvin Ingram Marvin Ingram ... The Four Preps
Don Johnson Don Johnson ... Self - Chicago Cubs Second Baseman (archive footage)
Dave Koz ... Self - Saxophonist (archive footage)
Kay Kyser ... Self (archive footage)
Glen A. Larson ... The Four Preps (as Glen Larson)
Les Brown and His Band of Renown Les Brown and His Band of Renown ... Themselves (archive footage)
Robert Lockwood Jr. Robert Lockwood Jr. ... Self - Guitarist (archive footage)
Taj Mahal ... Self (archive footage)
Lennie Merullo Lennie Merullo ... Self - Chicago Cubs Shortstop (archive footage)
Claude Passeau Claude Passeau ... Self - Chicago Cubs Pitcher (archive footage)
John D. Rockefeller Jr. John D. Rockefeller Jr. ... Self (archive footage)
Ed Thorgersen Ed Thorgersen ... Self - Movietone News Narrator (voice) (archive footage)
Eddie Waitkus Eddie Waitkus ... Self - Chicago Cubs First Baseman (archive footage) (as Ed Waitkus)
Hank Wyse Hank Wyse ... Self - Chicago Cubs Pitcher (archive footage)
Bing Crosby ... Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
William Frawley ... Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mickey Rooney ... Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Frank Sinatra ... Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Produced by 

Jacqueline Beaudette ... co-producer
Tommy Alan Bluemer ... co-producer
Bettina Dalton ... executive producer (as Tina Dalton)
Mike Fenton ... co-producer
Arthur Friedman ... executive producer (as Arthur E. Friedman)
Chuck Liddell ... co-producer
Kenneth Raich ... producer
Albert A. Reitman ... co-executive producer
Greg Reitman ... producer
Harriet Reitman ... co-executive producer
Leonard Shapiro ... executive producer (as Lenny Shapiro)

Music by 

Christopher Lennertz

Cinematography by 

Bill Totolo ... director of photography

Editing by 

J.M. Finholt ... (as JM Finholt)
Josh Jordon
Skylar Smith

Makeup Department 

Christina Knapp ... makeup artist (as Christine Knapp)
Courtney Wesson ... makeup artist

Production Management 

Tommy Alan Bluemer ... unit production manager (as Thomas Alan Bluemer)

Art Department 

Bonnie Anderson ... creative artist and designer
Elizabeth Conley ... creative artist and designer
Jim Conley ... creative artist and designer
Ryan Falkner ... production illustrator
Jen Rados ... creative artist and designer

Sound Department 

Les Brown Jr. ... supervising sound editor
Ian Coyne ... sound editor
Cal Hatch ... boom operator / sound technician
Tony Humecke ... sound editor
Robert King ... re-recording mixer
Sean King ... re-recording mixer
Jim Myzel ... boom operator / sound technician
Mitch Quinones ... sound technician

Visual Effects by 

Toshi Asaka ... motion control operator
Berle Cherney ... motion control operator

Camera and Electrical Department 

Mark Ashley ... camera loader / first assistant camera
Tommy Alan Bluemer ... still photographer (as Thomas Allan Bluemer)
Erik Erikson ... underwater camera operator
Sean Fairburn ... camera operator
Aaron Fitzgerald ... aerial photographer
Mike 'Cosmo' Flannery ... dolly grip (as Michael 'Cosmo' Flannery) / electrician (as Michael 'Cosmo' Flannery)
Wayne D. Goldwyn ... time-lapse photographer (as Wayne Goldwyn)
Cal Hatch ... camera operator / still photographer
Martina Janssen ... still photographer
Gil Lueski ... camera operator
James Mulryan ... camera operator (as Jim Mulryan)
Ascanio Pignatelli ... underwater camera operator
Andrey Prikazchikov ... key grip (as Andrey Prikazchikow)
Rob Regan ... gaffer
Greg Reitman ... underwater camera operator
Van ... best boy electric
David Work ... camera operator

Editorial Department 

Toshi Asaka ... assistant editor
Becca Borawski ... assistant editor
Carl Braz ... telecine operator
Josh Jordon ... on-line editor
Kim Schneider ... color timer
Alexis Simonian ... assistant editor
Sherri Tutino ... assistant editor
Gwendaline Twist ... assistant editor

Music Department 

Carol Sue Baker ... music consultant
Gabi Kochlani ... music supervisor
Christopher Lennertz ... conductor
Lola Stewart ... music supervisor
Brooke Wentz ... music supervisor (uncredited)

Transportation Department 

Chuck Liddell ... transportation coordinator
Leonard Lopez ... transportation coordinator
Vernon Lopez ... transportation coordinator
Mike Upton ... transportation coordinator

Additional Crew 

Kathryn Abbott ... historical advisor
Cindy Alvitre ... additional interviewee
Sylvia Bastide ... craft service
Jessica Berman Bogdan ... archival consultant (as Jessica Berman-Bogdan)
Shirley Davey ... additional interviewee
Roger Emmons ... insurance: Cal Insurance
David Engholm ... stock footage provider: Steamer Fund Enterprises
Theresa Esquerra ... research assistant
Mike Farrior ... stock footage provider: Tuna Club
Alicia Ferraro ... assistant archival consultant (as Erin Ferraro)
Glen Freyer ... research assistant
Veronica Giambastiani ... main and end titles
Jerry Goldsmith ... additional interviewee
Ari Gronich ... production assistant
Dan Harris ... stock footage provider
Ann Janes ... production accountant
Nathan Juran ... additional interviewee
Richard Keit ... stock footage provider
Frank Kelly ... additional interviewee
Mary Kennedy ... stock footage provider
Robert J. Koster ... stock footage provider (as Bob Koster)
Joan Ladd ... additional interviewee
Elaine LaLanne ... stock footage provider (as Elaine Lalane)
Jack LaLanne ... stock footage provider (as Jack Lalane)
Glen A. Larson ... additional interviewee (as Glen Larson)
Chuck Liddell ... historical advisor
Mark Litwak ... legal services
Kevin Lougache ... research coordinator
Randy Paul ... legal services
Basil Poledouris ... additional interviewee
Will Richards ... additional interviewee
Doreen Ringer Ross ... stock footage provider (as Doreen Ringer Ross)
Lynne Scharf ... production assistant
Troy Smith ... production assistant (as Troy Adam Smith)
Nia Stefany ... legal services
Sandy Sutton ... additional interviewee
Annabelle Troukens ... production coordinator (as Anna Belle Troukens)
Roger Upton ... additional interviewee
Johnny Windle ... additional interviewee (as Johnny Windell)

Thanks 

Jo Ann ... special thanks: Catherine Hotel
Heidi Arnold ... special thanks: Sound Delux
Karen Baker ... special thanks: Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel
Carol Bauer ... special thanks: Catalina Para Sailors
Sean Bauer ... special thanks: Catalina Para Sailors
Jacqueline Beaudette ... special thanks: One Reel Entertainment (as Jacqueline Baudette)
Audry Beirold ... special thanks: Santa Catalina Island Company
Bob Bekian ... special thanks: Comtel Pro-Media
Audrey Bombard ... special thanks: Catalina Express (as Audry Bombard)
Doug Bombard ... special thanks: Catalina Express
Greg Bombard ... special thanks: Catalina Express
Michael Bone ... special thanks: Pacific Sports
Michelle Bowen ... special thanks: Adventure Challenge Submarine
John Brandon ... special thanks: Island Rentals
Del Breckenfeld ... extra special thanks: Fender Musical Instruments Corp.
Brian Brosnan ... special thanks: LA Center Studios
Peter Brosnan ... special thanks: LA Center Studios
Les Brown Jr. ... special thanks
Clyde Brown ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Les Brown ... dedicatee / special thanks: bandleader
Daniel Bryan ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Bill Bushing ... special thanks (as Dr. Bill Bushing)
Joe Caliva ... special thanks: Santa Catalina Island Company
Jack Caress ... special thanks: Pacific Sports
Candace E. Chatman ... special thanks: Eastman Kodak (as Candace Chatman)
Don Clarke ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Frank Cody ... extra special thanks
Elizabeth Conley ... special thanks: Reit Design Inc.
Jim Conley ... special thanks: Reit Design Inc.
Roger Connelly ... extra special thanks: artiste
Fred Cooper ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Jean-Michel Cousteau ... special thanks: Ocean Futures Society
Shirley Davey ... special thanks: Santa Catalina Island Film Commission
Debbie Davies ... extra special thanks: artiste
Steve Dawes ... special thanks: Santa Catalina Island Conservancy
Greg Decastro ... special thanks: Westwind Productions
Jene'a Decastro ... special thanks: Westwind Productions
Billy Delpert ... special thanks: Packy Offield Enterprises and Santa Catalina Island Company
Shane Dillingham ... special thanks: Modern Video Film Inc.
Melissa Simon Disharoon ... special thanks: fiscal sponsorship at International Documentary Assn.
James Dougherty ... special thanks: James Dougherty Fund
Chris Dreyer ... special thanks: One Reel Entertainment
Howard Fallman ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Darrel Gardner ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Rose Ellen Gardner ... special thanks: Santa Catalina Island Conservancy
Art Good ... extra special thanks: Catalina Jazz Trax
Mark Graham ... extra special thanks: manager of David Koz
John Gresch ... special thanks: Arriflex Corp.
Sufie Griffin ... special thanks: Inn at Mt. Ada
Wayne Griffin ... special thanks: Santa Catalina Island Visitor's Bureau
Jon Hardy ... special thanks: Argo Diving Service
Vicki Hardy ... special thanks: Argo Diving Service
Dan Harris ... special thanks
Dwight Hemion ... special thanks
Harvey Honeycutt ... special thanks: Zane Grey Marlin Tournament
Jake Hooker ... extra special thanks: manager of Edgar Winter
Bob Hope ... dedicatee
Maria Horner ... special thanks: Howlands Landing Summer Camp
Tom Horner ... special thanks: Howlands Landing Summer Camp
Brian Huff ... special thanks: Ocean Futures Society
Deb Jensen ... special thanks: Santa Catalina Island Conservancy
Video Bob Johnson ... special thanks
Nathan Juran ... dedicatee
Alan Kaplan ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Robert J. Koster ... special thanks (as Bob Koster)
Dave Koz ... extra special thanks: artiste
Brian Lee ... special thanks: Modern Video Film Inc.
Casey Leming ... special thanks: Modern Video Film Inc.
Les Brown and His Band of Renown ... special thanks
Michael Lesser ... extra special thanks: attorney of Debbie Davies
Andrew Levy ... special thanks: One Reel Entertainment
Robert Lockwood Jr. ... extra special thanks: blues artiste
Taj Mahal ... extra special thanks: artiste
Tom Mapes ... special thanks: California Yacht Club
Roseanne Marsella ... special thanks: Catalina Cruises
Marlene Mcadam ... special thanks: Inn at Mt. Ada
John Mellows ... special thanks: Catalina Dive Supply
Tom Miller ... special thanks: Modern Video Film Inc.
John Mitchell ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Peggy Moran ... dedicatee
Denise Naguib ... special thanks: Ocean Futures Society
Nestor Nunoz ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Packy Offield ... special thanks: Packy Offield Enterprises and Santa Catalina Island Company
Grace Ouchida ... special thanks: fiscal sponsorship at International Documentary Assn.
Greg Pastore ... special thanks: Modern Video Film Inc.
The Phanton Blues Band ... extra special thanks: artistes
John Phelps ... special thanks: Two Harbor Enterprises
Gregory Prechel ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Ron Pyke ... special thanks: Ron Pyke Booksellers
Jack Redmond ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Albert A. Reitman ... special thanks
Harriet Reitman ... special thanks
Elizabeth Rhode ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown singer
Doreen Ringer Ross ... special thanks (as Doreen Ringer Ross)
Lenny Roberto ... special thanks: Modern Video Film Inc.
Fred Rovan ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Sandra Ruch ... special thanks: fiscal sponsorship at International Documentary Assn.
Eric Scofield ... special thanks: Modern Video Film Inc.
Barbara Scott ... special thanks: Catalina Art Festival
Danny Sembello ... special thanks
Dick Shamahan ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Peter Sharp ... special thanks: Wrigley Wildlife Institute
Don Shelton ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Kenny Wayne Shepherd ... extra special thanks: artiste (as Kenny Wayne Shepard)
Kelly Simpson ... special thanks: Panavision
Robert Smale ... special thanks: Les Brown and His Band of Renown musician
Jeff Stickler ... special thanks: Adventure Challenge Submarine
Kathryn Tamisano ... extra special thanks: Catalina Jazz Trax (as Kathryn Camizano)
Howard Taxsen ... special thanks: Launch Pad Productions, Inc.
Liana Thompson ... special thanks
Myles Thompson ... special thanks
Jim Thomson ... special thanks: Catalina Cruises
Bob Unvert ... special thanks: Ocean Watch Production Inc.
Chip Upton ... special thanks: Wet Spot Rentals
Elaine Vaughn ... special thanks: Catalina Express
Tracy Wagerard ... special thanks: Comtel Pro-Media
Carl Wagreich ... special thanks
Evelyn Watt ... special thanks: Modern Video Film Inc.
Tommy Watt ... special thanks: Modern Video Film Inc.
Mike Will ... special thanks: Modern Video Film Inc.
Carey Williams ... extra special thanks: manager of Taj Mahal
Johnny Windle ... dedicatee
Edgar Winter ... extra special thanks: artiste
Annie Woods ... special thanks: James Dougherty Fund

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