

“James Michener's novel reaches the screen.”
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.

Julie Andrews
Jerusha Bromley Hale
Lead
Max von Sydow
Abner Hale

Richard Harris
Rafer Hoxworth

Gene Hackman
John Whipple

Carroll O'Connor
Charles Bromley
Jocelyne LaGarde
Malama Kanakoa

Manu Tupou
Keoki
Ted Nobriga
Kelolo
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. George Roy Hill's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Hawaii is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”