Luau
Synopsis
A tribute to the surf movies of the early 60's with some touches of visual surrealism.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burton, Jerry Rees
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Burton
- Original Score
- Kent Holaday
- Original Title
- Luau
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burton, Jerry Rees
Tim Burton
Kent Holaday
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Director
Jerry Rees
Director
Tim Burton
Producer
Tim Burton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Luau
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Luau about?
A tribute to the surf movies of the early 60's with some touches of visual surrealism.
Who directed Luau?
Luau was directed by Tim Burton, Jerry Rees.
Who stars in Luau?
The principal cast of Luau includes Mike Gabriel, Terrey Hamada, Susan Frankenberger, Tim Burton, Phillip Young.
When was Luau released and how long is it?
Luau was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Luau?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Luau was composed by Kent Holaday.