Aloha Summer
“There's a time in everyone's life that changes them forever. For six friends, it's this summer.”
Synopsis
It's the 60s and a bunch of crazy teenagers meet in the beautiful island of Hawaii during their summer holidays. Although they come from different backgrounds, they hang out together and shake up the island! They surf, dance, drink, fight and fall in love. As the summer approaches its end, they find themselves inseparable, friends for a lifetime...
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Chris Makepeace
Mike Tognetti
Yuji Okumoto
Kenzo Konishi
Don Michael Paul
Chuck Granville
Andy Bumatai
Kimo Kepoo
Warren Fabro
Kilarney Kauhane
Scott Nakagawa
Scott Tanaka
Sho Kosugi
Yukinaga Konishi
Ric Mancini
Angelo Tognetti
Robert Ito
Ted Tanaka
Tia Carrere
Lani Kepoo
Lorie Griffin
Amanda
Caron Abillira
Linda
Henry Ahnee
Bellman
Warren Cheney
Vendor
Maurice Char
Policeman
Mary Ann Chow
Chinese Woman
Caryl Cochran
Coed
Del Courtney
Del Courtney
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommy Lee Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Greco, Bob Benedetto
- Original Score
- Jesse Frederick, Bennett Salvay
- Original Title
- Aloha Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Hanauma Bay
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommy Lee Wallace
Mike Greco, Bob Benedetto
Jesse Frederick, Bennett Salvay
Steven Poster
James Coblentz, Jay Cassidy, Jack Hofstra
Warren Chaney, Mike Greco
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Poster
Director of Photography
Jesse Frederick
Original Music Composer
Bennett Salvay
Original Music Composer
Mike Greco
Producer
Mike Greco
Screenplay
Tommy Lee Wallace
Director
Bob Benedetto
Screenplay
James Coblentz
Editor
Steven Lambert
Stunt Coordinator
John C. Meier
Stunt Coordinator
Jay Cassidy
Editor
Jack Hofstra
Editor
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aloha Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aloha Summer about?
It's the 60s and a bunch of crazy teenagers meet in the beautiful island of Hawaii during their summer holidays. Although they come from different backgrounds, they hang out together and shake up the island! They surf, dance, drink, fight and fall in love. As the summer approaches its end, they find themselves inseparable, friends for a lifetime...
Who directed Aloha Summer?
Aloha Summer was directed by Tommy Lee Wallace.
Who stars in Aloha Summer?
The principal cast of Aloha Summer includes Chris Makepeace, Yuji Okumoto, Don Michael Paul, Andy Bumatai, Warren Fabro.
When was Aloha Summer released and how long is it?
Aloha Summer was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Aloha Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aloha Summer was composed by Jesse Frederick, Bennett Salvay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aloha Summer?
Aloha Summer holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).