South Pacific
Synopsis
1943. On an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, US troops are kicking their heels amid the cacao groves while restlessly waiting for the war to reach them. Nellie Forbush, a navy nurse from Arkansas, finds herself falling for the French plantation owner, Emile de Becque – a man with a mysterious past. The scheming sailor Luther Billis runs a makeshift laundry to earn a quick buck, but he’s no match for the quick-witted Polynesian Bloody Mary who’s intent on exploiting these foreigners. When young Princeton graduate Lieutenant Joe Cable is flown in on a dangerous reconnaissance mission, love and fear become entwined as the island’s battle for hearts and minds begins.
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Gina Beck
Ensign Nellie Forbush
Julian Ovenden
Emile de Becque
Joanna Ampil
Bloody Mary
Rob Houchen
Lt. Joseph Cable
Keir Charles
Seabee Luther Billis
Sera Maehara
Liat
David Birrell
Captain George William Brackett
Adrian Grove
Commander William Harbison
Danny Collins
Professor
Carl Au
Stewpot
Rachel Jayne Picar
Lead Nurse / Radio Operator
Iroy Abesamis
Marcel, Bloody Mary's Assistant / Seabee Juanito P Edora
Shailan Gohil
Henry / Seabee Reginald Leone
Kate Playdon
Ensign Dinah Murphy
Melissa Nettleford
Ensign Cora MacRae
Bobbie Chambers
Ensign Janet MacGregor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- James Michener
- Original Title
- South Pacific
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- Chichester Festival Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Evans
James Michener
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Evans
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Pacific
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What is South Pacific about?
1943. On an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, US troops are kicking their heels amid the cacao groves while restlessly waiting for the war to reach them. Nellie Forbush, a navy nurse from Arkansas, finds herself falling for the French plantation owner, Emile de Becque – a man with a mysterious past. The scheming sailor Luther Billis runs a makeshift laundry to earn a quick buck, but he’s no match for the quick-witted Polynesian Bloody Mary who’s intent on exploiting these foreigners. When young Princeton graduate Lieutenant Joe Cable is flown in on a dangerous reconnaissance mission, love and fear become entwined as the island’s battle for hearts and minds begins.
Who directed South Pacific?
South Pacific was directed by Daniel Evans.
Who stars in South Pacific?
The principal cast of South Pacific includes Gina Beck, Julian Ovenden, Joanna Ampil, Rob Houchen, Keir Charles.
When was South Pacific released and how long is it?
South Pacific was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
Is South Pacific based on a book or true story?
South Pacific is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Michener".