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Still from Blue Hawaii — Blue Hawaii (1961) — Norman TaurogPhotographed by Charles Lang

Poster for Blue Hawaii

Norman Taurog

Blue Hawaii

English / 1961 / 1h 42m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy Romance Music

Letterboxd: 2.97/5·11.6K ratings·3.4K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Chad Gates has just been discharged from the Army, and is happy to be back in Hawaii with his surf-board, his beach buddies and his girlfriend.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorNorman Taurog

WriterHal Kanter

CinematographerCharles Lang

ComposerJoseph J. Lilley

EditorTerry O. Morse

ProducerHal B. Wallis

Cast

Elvis Presleyas Chad Gates

Joan Blackmanas Maile Duval

Angela Lansburyas Sarah Lee Gates

Nancy Waltersas Abigail Prentice

Roland Wintersas Fred Gates

John Archeras Jack Kelman

Howard McNearas Mr. Chapman

Steve Brodieas Tucker Garvey

Christian Kayas Beverly Martin

Iris Adrianas Enid Garvey

Hilo Hattieas Waihila

Jenny Maxwellas Ellie Corbett

Pamela Austinas Sandy

Darlene Tompkinsas Patsy

Lani Kaias Carl Tanami

Jose De Vegaas Ernie Gordon

Frank Atienzaas Ito O'Hara

Ralph Hanaleias Ping Pong (as Tiki Hanalei)

Gregory Gayeas Paul Duval (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Blue Hawaii (1961) | Criteria