Movie · 1966

Hawaii

James Michener's novel reaches the screen.

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Culture clash Missionary zeal Colonial tragedy Religious rigidity Cross cultural romance Historical epic

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Release
1966
Runtime
189 min

Synopsis

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.

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