The Hawaiians

Based On the book by James A. Michener

The Hawaiians, released in the UK as Master of the Islands, is a 1970 American historical epic film based on the 1959 novel Hawaii by James A. Michener. Starring Charlton Heston at the head of an ensemble cast, the film was directed by Tom Gries from a screenplay by James R. Webb. Tina Chen received a Golden Globe best supporting actress nomination. The film was based on the book's later chapters, which covered the arrival of Chinese and Japanese laborers and the growth of the plantations.

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Release date:

1970

Director:

Tom Gries

Cast:

Charlton Heston, Tina Chen, Geraldine Chaplin, Mako, John Phillip Law

Genre:

Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1970 in adaptations