19663h 9m
English
EnglishHawaii
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.
DirectorGeorge Roy Hill
Budget$15M
Box Office$35M
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.
DirectorGeorge Roy Hill
Budget$15M
Box Office$35M