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Paradise, Hawaiian Style

- 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.

Release Date : 1966-04-23

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Paramount Pictures

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Hawaii, USAHawaiian ParadiseParadise HawaiianPolynesian Paradise

Cast

Character Name : Rick Richards

Original Name : Elvis Presley

Gender : Male

Character Name : Judy Hudson (Friday)

Original Name : Suzanna Leigh

Gender : Female

Character Name : Danny Kohana

Original Name : James Shigeta

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lani Kaimana

Original Name : Marianna Hill

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jan Kohana

Original Name : Donna Butterworth

Gender : Female

Character Name : Pua

Original Name : Irene Tsu

Gender : Female

Character Name : Lehua Kawena

Original Name : Linda Wong

Gender : Female

Character Name : Joanna

Original Name : Julie Parrish

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mr. Cubberson

Original Name : Grady Sutton

Gender : Male

Character Name : Betty Kohana

Original Name : Jan Shepard

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mr. Belden

Original Name : John Doucette

Gender : Male

Character Name : Moki Kaimana

Original Name : Philip Ahn

Gender : Male

Character Name : Andy Lowell

Original Name : Don Collier

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mrs. Barrington

Original Name : Doris Packer

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mrs. Belden

Original Name : Mary Treen

Gender : Female

Character Name : Native Dancer

Original Name : Lloyd Kino

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rusty

Original Name : Red West

Gender : Male

Character Name :

Original Name : Gene LeBell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Man

Original Name : John Benson

Gender : Male

Reviews

Wuchak

@Wuchak

2021-06-23

_**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-