Paradise, Hawaiian Style
“His newest! His Biggest!”
Synopsis
Blacklisted by the major airlines for endlessly chasing female staff, pilot Rick Richards returns to Hawaii to set up a helicopter charter company with his friend Danny. Having a girl on every island is a good way to get business but it becomes clear that romance and flying don't always mix.
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Paradise, Hawaiian Style - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
Top Cast
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Elvis Presley
Rick Richards
Suzanna Leigh
Judy Hudson (Friday)
James Shigeta
Danny Kohana
Marianna Hill
Lani Kaimana
Donna Butterworth
Jan Kohana
Irene Tsu
Pua
Linda Wong
Lehua Kawena
Julie Parrish
Joanna
Grady Sutton
Mr. Cubberson
Jan Shepard
Betty Kohana
John Doucette
Mr. Belden
Philip Ahn
Moki Kaimana
Don Collier
Andy Lowell
Doris Packer
Mrs. Barrington
Mary Treen
Mrs. Belden
Lloyd Kino
Native Dancer
Red West
Rusty
Gene LeBell
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.25x
+$500K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael D. Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Lawrence, Allan Weiss
- Original Score
- Joseph J. Lilley
- Original Title
- Paradise, Hawaiian Style
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael D. Moore
Anthony Lawrence, Allan Weiss
Joseph J. Lilley
W. Wallace Kelley
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Michael D. Moore
Director
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
Anthony Lawrence
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Joseph J. Lilley
Original Music Composer
Allan Weiss
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise, Hawaiian Style
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What is Paradise, Hawaiian Style about?
Blacklisted by the major airlines for endlessly chasing female staff, pilot Rick Richards returns to Hawaii to set up a helicopter charter company with his friend Danny. Having a girl on every island is a good way to get business but it becomes clear that romance and flying don't always mix.
Who directed Paradise, Hawaiian Style?
Paradise, Hawaiian Style was directed by Michael D. Moore.
Who stars in Paradise, Hawaiian Style?
The principal cast of Paradise, Hawaiian Style includes Elvis Presley, Suzanna Leigh, James Shigeta, Marianna Hill, Donna Butterworth.
When was Paradise, Hawaiian Style released and how long is it?
Paradise, Hawaiian Style was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Paradise, Hawaiian Style?
Paradise, Hawaiian Style had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (1.25 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Paradise, Hawaiian Style?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paradise, Hawaiian Style was composed by Joseph J. Lilley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paradise, Hawaiian Style?
Paradise, Hawaiian Style holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).