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Hard Ticket to Hawaii

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
4.5K
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Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987)
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In Hawaii, an undercover DEA agent and her civilian friend stumble upon a drug trafficking operation, and have to enlist the help of all their colleagues/friends to go after the vicious drug... Read allIn Hawaii, an undercover DEA agent and her civilian friend stumble upon a drug trafficking operation, and have to enlist the help of all their colleagues/friends to go after the vicious drug kingpin.In Hawaii, an undercover DEA agent and her civilian friend stumble upon a drug trafficking operation, and have to enlist the help of all their colleagues/friends to go after the vicious drug kingpin.

IMDb RATING
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4.5K
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  • Director
    • Andy Sidaris
  • Writer
    • Andy Sidaris
  • Stars
    • Ronn Moss
    • Dona Speir
    • Hope Marie Carlton
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  • Director
    • Andy Sidaris
  • Writer
    • Andy Sidaris
  • Stars
    • Ronn Moss
    • Dona Speir
    • Hope Marie Carlton
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    • 37User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
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    Hard Ticket to Hawaii
    Trailer 0:53
    Hard Ticket to Hawaii

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    Julie Strain in Malibu Express (1985)
    Hope Marie Carlton, Ronn Moss, and Dona Speir in Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987)
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    Ronn Moss
    Ronn Moss
    • Rowdy Abileneas Rowdy Abilene
    Dona Speir
    Dona Speir
    • Donnaas Donna
    Hope Marie Carlton
    Hope Marie Carlton
    • Tarynas Taryn
    Harold Diamond
    • Jadeas Jade
    Rodrigo Obregón
    Rodrigo Obregón
    • Seth Romeroas Seth Romero
    • (as Rodrigo Obregon)
    Cynthia Brimhall
    Cynthia Brimhall
    • Edyas Edy
    Patty Duffek
    • Pattycakesas Pattycakes
    Wolf Larson
    Wolf Larson
    • J.J. Jacksonas J.J. Jackson
    Lori Walkup-Green
    • Rosieas Rosie
    • (as Lory Green)
    Rustam Branaman
    Rustam Branaman
    • Kimoas Kimo
    David DeShay
    • Ashleyas Ashley
    Michael A. Andrews
    • Michaelas Michael
    • (as Michael Andrews)
    • …
    Kwan Hi Lim
    Kwan Hi Lim
    • Henryas Henry
    Joseph Hieu
    Joseph Hieu
    • Bobbyas Bobby…
    Peter Bromilow
    Peter Bromilow
    • Mr. Changas Mr. Chang
    Richard LePore
    Richard LePore
    • Dicksonas Dickson
    Glen Chin
    Glen Chin
    • Earringas Earring
    Shawne Zarubica
    • Charlotteas Charlotte
    • Director
      • Andy Sidaris
    • Writer
      • Andy Sidaris
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    Storyline

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    Two drug enforcement agents are killed on a private Hawaiian island. Donna and Taryn, two operatives for The Agency, accidentally intercept a delivery of diamonds intended for drug lord Seth Romero, who takes exception and tries to get them back. Soon other Agency operatives get involved, and a full-scale fight to the finish ensues, complicated here and there by an escaped snake made deadly by Toxic Waste! —Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
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      • This Ain't No Hula!
    • Genres
      • Action
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    • Certificate
      • R
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    • Trivia
      Dona Speir admitted in her autobiography that she was intoxicated for much of the shoot and subsequently embarrassed by her performance. Despite this, she was well liked by Andy Sidaris and his wife, producer Arlene Sidaris, who offered her the opportunity to reprise her role in the sequel, Picasso Trigger (1988). Speir partially attributes this to her decision to get clean, remaining sober for the duration of the shoot and going on to appear in five more Sidaris films. Speir also credits the Sidarises' support with her remaining sober, as they had a driver on standby at all times to take her to an AA meeting if she felt she might relapse.
    • Goofs
      Jade and Rowdy are in a jeep when the tire is shot out with a shotgun. Somehow Jade is also injured, even though it's clear that the villain only shot at the tire. Additionally, after Jade and Rowdy dispatch said villain and drive off, the tire that was shot out is not flat.
    • Quotes

      Jade: My first wife used to mow the lawn stark naked.

      Rowdy Abilene: What'd your neighbors say?

      Jade: They said I married her for her money.

      Rowdy Abilene: [laughs, pause] Did you?

      [laughs]

    • Crazy credits
      Instead of opticals, all the credits are printed on brown packing paper and stuck on boxes and various items in the warehouse set both during the opening and end credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater: Aardvark Jubilee (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Hard Ticket To Hawaii
      Written by Kevin Klingler, John Brainard and Bill Schreiber

      Sung by Jay Molina

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    Eye Candy Hall of Fame
    The members of the academy have selected this film into our Hall of Fame mainly on the physical attributes of Dona Speir and Hope Marie Carlton. These two lovely ladies make a (have a) wonderful pair and their camaraderie give this film a uplifting spirit seldom seen (think Newman & Redford). Throw in the changing clothes scene of Cynthia Brimhall and the topless walk-thru by Patty Duffek and the mix is complete. This is the first entry of the Sidaris spy-action movies with this ensemble. It is also the best work by Speir and Carlton in terms of acting without the threat of costumes stealing the scene. So grab a brew and watch this piece from start to the closing credits where the nude scenes are reshown (a wonderful final tribute thanks to the genius of Andy Sidaris).
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pasión y peligro en Hawaii
    • Filming locations
      • Kaluakoi Resort, Moloka'i, Hawaii, USA
    • Production company
      • Malibu Bay Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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