Kona Coast
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Synopsis
Sam Moran is a Honolulu charter-boat captain who leads fishing expeditions in the tropical paradise. When his daughter is found murdered at the party of a wealthy young playboy, he seeks the truth about the murder. Convinced the playboy is guilty, he enlists the help of his friend Kittibelle, who runs an alcohol abuse treatment center. Sam runs into a wall of silence obviously built by hush money and islanders fearful of reprisals from the rich and powerful family. The determined dad fights to uncover the information that will land the murderer in jail as he avenges the death of his daughter.
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KONA COAST Movie Trailer 1968
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert Ralston
- Original Title
- Kona Coast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Pioneer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
Gilbert Ralston, John D. MacDonald
Richard Boone
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Ralston
Screenplay
Lamont Johnson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kona Coast
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What is Kona Coast about?
Sam Moran is a Honolulu charter-boat captain who leads fishing expeditions in the tropical paradise. When his daughter is found murdered at the party of a wealthy young playboy, he seeks the truth about the murder. Convinced the playboy is guilty, he enlists the help of his friend Kittibelle, who runs an alcohol abuse treatment center. Sam runs into a wall of silence obviously built by hush money and islanders fearful of reprisals from the rich and powerful family. The determined dad fights to uncover the information that will land the murderer in jail as he avenges the death of his daughter.
Who directed Kona Coast?
Kona Coast was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in Kona Coast?
The principal cast of Kona Coast includes Richard Boone, Vera Miles, Joan Blondell, Steve Ihnat, Chips Rafferty.
When was Kona Coast released and how long is it?
Kona Coast was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Is Kona Coast based on a book or true story?
Kona Coast is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John D. MacDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kona Coast?
Kona Coast holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).