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5.1/10 • 47

1966-04-231h 31m

MusicComedyRomance

His newest! His Biggest!

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.

Directors
Michael D. Moore

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Elvis Presley

    Elvis Presley

    Rick Richards

  2. Suzanna Leigh

    Suzanna Leigh

    Judy Hudson (Friday)

  3. James Shigeta

    James Shigeta

    Danny Kohana

  4. Marianna Hill

    Marianna Hill

    Lani Kaimana

  5. Donna Butterworth

    Donna Butterworth

    Jan Kohana

  6. Irene Tsu

    Irene Tsu

    Pua

  7. Linda Wong

    Linda Wong

    Lehua Kawena

  8. Julie Parrish

    Julie Parrish

    Joanna

  9. Grady Sutton

    Grady Sutton

    Mr. Cubberson

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Wuchak

Nov 15, 2020

6/10

Elvis as a helicopter pilot in Hawaii with Marianna Hill Relieved of his duties as an airline pilot due to amorous activities, Rick Richards (Presley) starts a helicopter business in Hawaii with his Polynesian pal. “Paradise, Hawaiian Style” (1966) was Elvis’ 21st movie of the 31 in his acting filmography. It was the third and last of his three flicks shot in Hawaii, after "Blue Hawaii" (1961) and "Girls! Girls! Girls!" (1962). While it’s nowhere near as good as “Blue Hawaii” it’s superior IMHO to “Girls! Girls! Girls!” The vibe is strange in that there’s unnecessary exposition in the first act or so which bogs down the story, but things pick up during the amusing dog sequence and, later, when Rick takes Lani (Marianna Hill) to a remote beach in his helicopter. Aside from the spectacular Hawaiian cinematography and the King himself, this one’s worthwhile for the three main females, especially Marianna Hill, who’s known for being the most beautiful woman to appear on the original Star Trek in the 1st season episode “Dagger of the Mind,” which debuted the same year as this flick. Meanwhile blonde Suzanna Leigh is no slouch in the beauty department as Judy; she has a great bikini scene, which shows off her fitness. Julie Parrish is also on hand as Joanna; she can be observed in the aforementioned dog sequence. Julie played Miss Piper in the 1st season episode of Star Trek “The Menagerie.” The film runs 1 hour, 31 minutes, and was shot in Hawaii (O'ahu, Maui, Kaua'I & The Kona Coast), Torrance Airport, California and Paramount Studios, Los Angeles. GRADE: B-

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$2,000,000.00
Revenue
$2,500,000.00
Keywords
musical