Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation
Synopsis
This hour-long documentary is a provocative look at a historical event of which few Americans are aware. In mid-January, 1893, armed troops from the U.S.S Boston landed at Honolulu in support of a treasonous coup d’état against the constitutional sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili‘uokalani. The event was described by U.S. President Grover Cleveland as an "act of war."
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Leonelle Anderson Akana
Narrator / Lili'uokalani (voice)
Haunani-Kay Trask
Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa
Richard Kekuni Blaisdell
Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio
Kanani Kapuniai
Kalani 'Apuakehau
Aaron Anderson
Jeremy Rochford
Warren Smith
Kaipo Miller
Greg Koob
Steven Helela
Hugo Buehring
Tenny Hernandez
Peter Toth
Jason Fleming
Ray Baker
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Lander, Puhipau
- Screenplay & Story
- Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, Richard Kekuni Blaisdell, Haunani-Kay Trask, Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio
- Original Score
- Peter Medeiros, Ed Kaiwi, Peter Moon
- Original Title
- Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Lander, Puhipau
Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, Richard Kekuni Blaisdell, Haunani-Kay Trask, Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio
Peter Medeiros, Ed Kaiwi, Peter Moon
Puhipau, Joan Lander
Joan Lander, Charles Ewart
Puhipau, Joan Lander
Department Leadership Roster
Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa
Writer
Richard Kekuni Blaisdell
Writer
Haunani-Kay Trask
Writer
Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio
Writer
Joan Lander
Editor
Puhipau
Director of Photography
Joan Lander
Director of Photography
Charles Ewart
Editor
Joan Lander
Director
Puhipau
Director
Puhipau
Producer
Joan Lander
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation
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What is Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation about?
This hour-long documentary is a provocative look at a historical event of which few Americans are aware. In mid-January, 1893, armed troops from the U.S.S Boston landed at Honolulu in support of a treasonous coup d’état against the constitutional sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili‘uokalani. The event was described by U.S. President Grover Cleveland as an "act of war."
Who directed Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation was directed by Joan Lander, Puhipau.
Who stars in Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?
The principal cast of Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation includes Leonelle Anderson Akana, Haunani-Kay Trask, Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, Richard Kekuni Blaisdell, Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio.
When was Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation released and how long is it?
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation was composed by Peter Medeiros, Ed Kaiwi, Peter Moon.