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Paradise, Hawaiian Style

  • 19661966
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 31m
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5.4/10
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Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966)
Rick Richards is a helicopter pilot who wants to set up a charter flying service in Hawaii -- along the way he makes some friends, including a young Hawaiian girl and her father, romances Judy Hudson, and sings a few songs.
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Rick Richards is a helicopter pilot who wants to set up a charter flying service in Hawaii -- along the way he makes some friends, including a young Hawaiian girl and her father, romances Ju... Read allRick Richards is a helicopter pilot who wants to set up a charter flying service in Hawaii -- along the way he makes some friends, including a young Hawaiian girl and her father, romances Judy Hudson, and sings a few songs.Rick Richards is a helicopter pilot who wants to set up a charter flying service in Hawaii -- along the way he makes some friends, including a young Hawaiian girl and her father, romances Judy Hudson, and sings a few songs.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael D. Moore
  • Writers
    • Allan Weiss(screenplay by)
    • Anthony Lawrence(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Elvis Presley
    • Suzanna Leigh
    • James Shigeta
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael D. Moore
  • Writers
    • Allan Weiss(screenplay by)
    • Anthony Lawrence(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Elvis Presley
    • Suzanna Leigh
    • James Shigeta
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 3:36
    Trailer

    Photos61

    Irene Tsu with Elvis at the Polynesian Culture Center in Hawaii while filming Paradise Hawaiian Style.
    Elvis Presley and Marianna Hill in "Paradise, Hawaiian Style," Paramount, 1966.
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    Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley
    • Rick Richardsas Rick Richards
    Suzanna Leigh
    Suzanna Leigh
    • Judy Hudsonas Judy Hudson
    James Shigeta
    James Shigeta
    • Danny Kohanaas Danny Kohana
    Donna Butterworth
    Donna Butterworth
    • Jan Kohanaas Jan Kohana
    Marianna Hill
    Marianna Hill
    • Lani Kaimanaas Lani Kaimana
    Irene Tsu
    Irene Tsu
    • Puaas Pua
    Linda Wong
    Linda Wong
    • Lehua Kawenaas Lehua Kawena
    Julie Parrish
    Julie Parrish
    • Joannaas Joanna
    Jan Shepard
    Jan Shepard
    • Betty Kohanaas Betty Kohana
    John Doucette
    John Doucette
    • Mr. Beldenas Mr. Belden
    Grady Sutton
    Grady Sutton
    • Mr. Cubbersonas Mr. Cubberson
    Doris Packer
    • Mrs. Barringtonas Mrs. Barrington
    Don Collier
    Don Collier
    • Andy Lowellas Andy Lowell
    Philip Ahn
    Philip Ahn
    • Moki Kaimanaas Moki Kaimana
    Mary Treen
    Mary Treen
    • Mrs. Beldenas Mrs. Belden
    Gigi Verone
    Gigi Verone
    • Peggyas Peggy
    • (as Gi Gi Verone)
    John Benson
    John Benson
    • Manas Man
    • (uncredited)
    Makee K. Blaisdell
    Makee K. Blaisdell
    • Pua's Escortas Pua's Escort
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael D. Moore
    • Writers
      • Allan Weiss(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Anthony Lawrence(screenplay by)
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    • Trivia
      This is Donna Butterworth's last picture, at 10 years old.
    • Goofs
      When Rick, Lani, and Jan fly the helicopter over Waimea Canyon on Kauai and land on a beach to swim, the beach is actually on O'ahu not Kauai. The hat shaped island near the beach is Mokoli'i near Kaneohe Bay on O'ahu.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Rick Richards: You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours.

    • Connections
      Featured in This Is Elvis (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Paradise, Hawaiian Style
      Written by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum & Florence Kaye
      Performed by Elvis Presley

    User reviews27

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    Top review
    5/10
    Is this any way to run an airline?
    Last night, I watched Elvis in "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" for the 20,000th time. It's not one of his best (few movies can be considered 'his best'). It has a silly plot, and the scenery is more of an attraction than story itself. The one actress that steals the show is not one of the bevy of beauties that Elvis woos. It comes more in the form of 10-year old Donna Butterworth. She steals every scene that she is in, and not a bad singer at all. I have roamed heaven and earth to try to find out what has happened to young Donna. If anyone knows, drop me an email. Anyway, if you are looking for a good time killer, watch this film.
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    • MichaelMovieLoft
    • Feb 6, 2000

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    • Release date
      • June 15, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Polynesian
    • Also known as
      • Hawaiian Paradise
    • Filming locations
      • Hanalei Plantation Resort, Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA
    • Production company
      • Wallis-Hazen
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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