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Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Paradise, Hawaiian Style

His newest! His Biggest!

19665.21h 31m

Overview

Blacklisted by the major airlines for endlessly chasing female staff, pilot Rick Richards returns to Hawaii to set up a helicopter charter company with his friend Danny. Having a girl on every island is a good way to get business but it becomes clear that romance and flying don't always mix.

Directed by Michael D. Moore
Written by Anthony Lawrence, Allan Weiss
Produced by Hal B. Wallis
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $2.5M

Top Cast

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Rick Richards

Suzanna Leigh

Suzanna Leigh

Judy Hudson (Friday)

James Shigeta

James Shigeta

Danny Kohana

Marianna Hill

Marianna Hill

Lani Kaimana

Donna Butterworth

Donna Butterworth

Jan Kohana

Irene Tsu

Irene Tsu

Pua

L

Linda Wong

Lehua Kawena

Julie Parrish

Julie Parrish

Joanna

Grady Sutton

Grady Sutton

Mr. Cubberson

Jan Shepard

Jan Shepard

Betty Kohana

Themes & Keywords

musical

About Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Paradise, Hawaiian Style is a music, comedy, romance film released in 1966 exploring themes of musical. Directed by Michael D. Moore, it stars Elvis Presley, Suzanna Leigh, James Shigeta. Blacklisted by the major airlines for endlessly chasing female staff, pilot Rick Richards returns to Hawaii to set up a helicopter charter company with his friend Danny. Having a girl on every island is a good way to get business but it becomes clear that romance and flying don't always mix.

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