Blue Hawaii
“Ecstatic romance... Exotic dances... Exciting music IN THE WORLD'S LUSHEST PARADISE OF SONG!”
Synopsis
Just discharged GI Chad Gates returns to Hawaii, where he becomes a tour guide, defying his mother's wishes for him to join the family business.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Blue Hawaii - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-08
Top Cast
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Elvis Presley
Chad Gates
Joan Blackman
Maile Duval
Angela Lansbury
Sarah Lee Gates
Nancy Walters
Abigail Prentice
Roland Winters
Fred Gates
John Archer
Jack Kelman
Howard McNear
Mr. Chapman
Steve Brodie
Tucker Garvey
Christian Kay
Beverly Martin
Iris Adrian
Enid Garvey
Hilo Hattie
Waihila
Jenny Maxwell
Ellie Corbett
Pamela Austin
Sandy
Darlene Tompkins
Patsy
Lani Kai
Carl Tanami
Jose De Vega
Ernie Gordon
Frank Atienza
Ito O'Hara
Ralph Hanalei
Ping Pong (as Tiki Hanalei)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1984
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.2x
+$6.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Kanter
- Original Score
- Joseph J. Lilley
- Original Title
- Blue Hawaii
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.4M
- Production Studios
- Hal Wallis Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Hal Kanter, Allan Weiss
Joseph J. Lilley
Charles Lang, W. Wallace Kelley
Terry O. Morse
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Taurog
Director
Hal Kanter
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Joseph J. Lilley
Original Music Composer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Terry O. Morse
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Hawaii
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blue Hawaii about?
Just discharged GI Chad Gates returns to Hawaii, where he becomes a tour guide, defying his mother's wishes for him to join the family business.
Who directed Blue Hawaii?
Blue Hawaii was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in Blue Hawaii?
The principal cast of Blue Hawaii includes Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, Nancy Walters, Roland Winters.
When was Blue Hawaii released and how long is it?
Blue Hawaii was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blue Hawaii?
Blue Hawaii had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $8.4M at the worldwide box office (4.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Blue Hawaii?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Hawaii was composed by Joseph J. Lilley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Hawaii?
Blue Hawaii holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).