Hawaii
“James Michener's novel reaches the screen.”
Synopsis
Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy.
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Hawaii (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-06
Top Cast
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Julie Andrews
Jerusha Bromley Hale
Max von Sydow
Abner Hale
Richard Harris
Rafer Hoxworth
Gene Hackman
John Whipple
Carroll O'Connor
Charles Bromley
Jocelyne LaGarde
Malama Kanakoa
Manu Tupou
Keoki
Ted Nobriga
Kelolo
Elizabeth Logue
Noelani
John Cullum
Immanuel Quigley
George Rose
Captain Janders
Lou Antonio
Abraham Hewlett
Torin Thatcher
Reverend Thorn
Michael Constantine
Mason
Malcolm Atterbury
Gideon Hale
Elizabeth Cole
Abigail Bromley
John Harding
Collins
Diane Sherry Case
Charity Bromley
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.3x
+$19.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo, Daniel Taradash
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Hawaii
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.6M
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company, United Artists, Pan Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Roy Hill
Dalton Trumbo, Daniel Taradash, James Michener
Elmer Bernstein
Russell Harlan
Stuart Gilmore
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
George Roy Hill
Director
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Daniel Taradash
Screenplay
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Cary Odell
Production Design
Gil Perkins
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hawaii about?
Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy.
Who directed Hawaii?
Hawaii was directed by George Roy Hill.
Who stars in Hawaii?
The principal cast of Hawaii includes Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow, Richard Harris, Gene Hackman, Carroll O'Connor.
When was Hawaii released and how long is it?
Hawaii was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 3h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hawaii?
Hawaii had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $34.6M at the worldwide box office (2.3 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Hawaii?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hawaii was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is Hawaii based on a book or true story?
Hawaii is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Michener".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hawaii?
Hawaii holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).