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Norman Taurog

Blue Hawaii

 6.1

After arriving back in Hawaii from the Army, Chad Gates defies his parents' wishes for him to work at the family business and instead goes to work as a tour guide at his girlfriend's agency.

  • Director: Norman Taurog
  • Main Cast: Elvis Presley, Angela Lansbury, Joan Blackman, Nancy Walters
  • Soundtrack: Joseph J. Lilley
  • Cinematography: Charles Lang
  • Screenplay: Hal Kanter
  • Cinema Premiere: November 22, 1961



What do English critics think?

4 english reviews of Blue Hawaii (1961)

  • 1. IGN
    7 / 10

    It's amusing and enjoyable at the same time

    ign.com »

  • 2. Larsen On Film
    6.3 / 10

    There’s a cheerful honesty to Elvis Presley’s Chad Gates in "Blue Hawaii" that’s irresistible.
    - Josh Larsen

    Larsen On Film »

  • 3. Variety
    6 / 10

    A handsome, picture-postcard production crammed with typical South Seas musical hulaballoo

    Variety »

  • 4. New York Times
    5 / 10

    Mild, nonsensical and harmless.

    nytimes.com »