James Michener's novel reaches the screen.
1966 · 3h 9m · Drama, Adventure, Romance, History
Genres: Drama, Adventure, Romance, History
Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy.
Director: George Roy Hill
Writers: James Michener, Dalton Trumbo, Daniel Taradash
Music by: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: Russell Harlan
Editor: Stuart Gilmore
Box office: $35M · Budget: $15M · Rated 6.3/10 by 55 viewers