The movie was filmed entirely on lush, tropical locations in port douglas in queensland, australia, and moorea. South pacific, 1943 broadway stage play written by howard rigsby and dorothy heyward and staged by lee strasberg. While there have been over 100 movies filmed in hawaii over the last century, below youll find a list of our favorite hawaii based movies that span through several film genres, decades and locations throughout hawaii. The sixpart series surveys the natural history of the islands of the south pacific region, including many of the coral atolls and new zealand. With rossano brazzi, mitzi gaynor, john kerr, ray walston. South pacific was a musical that i never really liked until i saw this filmed production on television. A classic rodgers and hammerstein musical based on james a. The work premiered in 1949 on broadway and was an immediate hit, running for 1,925 performances. However, when she learns he is a widower with two halfcaste children, she cannot accept the situation. Filmed in australia and tahiti by jaffe braunstein films in association with trillium prods.
Movies and television shows filmed on kauai kauai film. This is a good sound track, with good quality recording. South pacific musical project gutenberg selfpublishing. It was adapted as a madefor television film 2001 filmed in queensland and moorea. Michener, successfully debuted in 1949, and has since been performed scores of. Lumahai beach kauai where south pacific was filmed youtube. South pacific, directed by michael mayer, may return to. Savage islands 1983 a swashbuckling adventure film where tommy lee jones character was based on a reallife pirate bully hayes, who was roaming the south pacific until his murder in 1877. I would enjoy this film more if it were presented in a widescreen not stretched though presentation to highlight the beauty of the south pacific islands. I have loved the songs from south pacific since i first saw the film over 50 years ago. In 1944, lieutenantcommander james michener was serving as a general goto guy for the navy on the tiny south pacific. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Filmed on nanuya levu, an island in fijis yasawa group, the films cinematography magnificently showcases the south pacifics scenic splendors despite its.
I wanted some music that was mine to play in the car, as most of the cds in there belong to my male partner. The program documents the natural history of the region, the south pacific spans from the hawaiian islands to new zealand and can be home to a variety of animal. South pacific is a musical composed by richard rodgers, with lyrics by oscar hammerstein ii and book by hammerstein and joshua logan. I bought the south pacific collectors edition dvd for my father a navy man himself a year after we saw south pacific on broadway. South pacific is a sixpart british nature documentary that surveys the natural history of the islands of the south pacific regions including many spots in new zealand. South pacific is a 1958 american romantic musical film based on the rodgers and hammerstein musical south pacific, which in turn is based on james a. In contrast to the experiences of many broadway songwriters, the team of richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii had a large say in how their shows came to the big screen. The last forty years have seen hawaii become a major locale for many major motion pictures set in hawaii, the south pacific and elsewhere in the world.
The critcs panned it but still couldnt keep the audiences away. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 2001 movies 2001. South pacific is the upcoming twentythird season of the american cbs reality television series survivor, which will premiere on wednesday, september 14, 2011. The hawaiian estate where south pacific was filmed back. In the 1958 movie version of south pacific, mitzi gaynors nellie forbush appears in a pair. South pacific movie remake in the works broadway buzz. The pacific theatre of the wwii was one of the most brutal parts of the second world war. South pacific 1958 film, an adaptation of the 1949 musical play. I would enjoy this film more if it were presented in a widescreen not stretched though presentation to. We were introduced to the artistry of brian stokes mitchell through this show as pressented on pbs. May 10, 20 the 2012 australian engagement of the tonywinning lct production of south pacific was filmed for future dvd release.
South pacific received the 1950 pulitzer prize for drama, and for the first time the committee included a composer in the drama. South pacific is a british nature documentary series from the bbc natural history unit, which began airing on bbc two on 10 may 2009. South pacific musical, a 1949 musical play by rodgers and hammerstein. South pacific tv is a film directed by richard pearce with glenn close, harry connick jr. The film, directed by joshua logan, stars rossano brazzi, mitzi gaynor, john kerr and ray walston in the leading roles with juanita hall as bloody mary, the part that.
Set on a remote island during world war ii, the telefilm follows two parallel romances. Are you sure you want to delete your score and checked items on this list. Unusual for a tv film, the dvd has dts and dolby digital 5. For the television film, see south pacific 2001 film. I forgot who the films cinematographer was but i am sure he was not nominated for an academy award that year for south pacific. And while the films exploration of subtle racism is as relevant as ever, its approach feelsdated. There is nothin like a dame south pacific 2001 youtube. Written by chris cook and photographed by david boynton, the book was published by mutual publishing of honolulu in november of 1996. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. American television producer bob mann wanted michener to cocreate a weekly television anthology series from tales of the south pacific, with michener as narrator.
South pacific 1958 film and south pacific 2001 film south pacific was made into a film of the same name in 1958, and it topped the box office that year. South pacific, directed by michael mayer, may return to screen. South pacific 2001 film, a television production of the 1949 musical play. Micheners pulitzer prizewinning 1947 book tales of the south pacific, combining elements of several of the stories. Impressed by stokes voice, acting ability and musicianship, we wanted to have this dvd in our permanent library. South pacific musical wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Does the longer version of south pacific still exist. He loved the show so muchand plays the soundtrack constantly that i thought he would enjoy the dvd. It is private property and probably soon to be a hotel but that is an entire topic on its own but from puu poa beach you can walk to it. The 1958 film starred rossano brazzi and mitzi gaynor, while a 2001. South pacific starts out mediocre but, by the time were rounding the second hour its 5 long minutes in total the madefortv movie has lost any energy it once had. South pacific tv movie 2001 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The square format is typical of tv presentations at the time however widescreen was on the way. The filming of south pacific was halted by a tsunami on march 9, 1957. The movie was filmed entirely on lush, tropical locations in port douglas in queensland, australia, and moorea, tahiti. South pacific is a 1958 american romantic musical film based on the 1949 rodgers and hammerstein musical south pacific, which in turn is loosely based on james a. Glenn close tv movie of south pacific gets dvd and video. The bluray of south pacific is wonderful and the technicians at fox did a very excellent job with the 4k digital transfer but i still dislike the filtered scenes. Perhaps no other movie has showcased the grandeur of the hanalei bay area better than the 1958 film version of south pacific. Aug 29, 2001 most people long for another island, according to the rodgers and hammerstein masterwork, south pacific, and on march 26, 2001, that island came alive in an abctv movie musical version of the. You can watch south pacific online on videoondemand services netflix, hbo now, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. Back in 1958, when the film version of rodgers and hammerstein classic south pacific was filmed on this beach, a piece of paradise was going for. Film exposes allies pacific war atrocities world news. Micheners pulitzer prizewinning 1947 book tales of the south pacific.
South pacifics opening scenes were filmed at black pot beach at the mouth of the hanalei river. During world war ii in the south pacific love is found between a young nurse, nellie. Bali hai the mythical, mystical island in south pacific. A few outofprint island classics have been reissued in paperback by mutual publishing company, 125 center st. Micheners 1947 shortstory collection tales of the south pacific. However, the film version of south pacific did not garner as much love at the oscars as the play did at the tonys.
A picture from around the 1940s and 50s in suva, fiji. Starring rossano brazzi and mitzi gaynor, this movie a. Lct production of south pacific was filmed for future dvd release. Even before our islands even became a state in the united states, there were many great movies filmed in hawaii.
The hawaiian estate where south pacific was filmed back in 1958. The allure of kauai and its long history as a movie location are captured in a 128 page coffee table book produced by the wilcox hospital foundation with assistance from the kauai film commission. Based on tales of the south pacific, james micheners collection of short stories, south pacific opened on broadway at the the majestic theatre on april 7, 1949, starring mary martin, ezio pinza and juanita hall. South pacific in concert from carnegie hall dvd, 2006 for. In 2001 south pacific was filmed for television starring glenn close and harry connick jr. Top 20 movies filmed in hawaii most popular hawaii movies. South pacific tv movie 2001 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Enjoy reading pride of mauis list of the top 20 movies filmed in hawaii. The huge tsunami destroyed many homes on the north shore and toppled the kalihiwai bridge so the filming trucks could not get to.
This idyllic home on the north shore of kauai features accordion glass doors and an elevated perch designed to provide views of the beach. Jack lemon and ricky nelson hung out on kauai in 1960 to star in the wackiest ship in the army. The property where the house was located is off hanalei plantation rd. The pacific islands have always been one of the most desirable locations for film scores, and theres no question why with our beautiful islands, landscapes, oceans and hawaiian culture to share. Lieutenant cable glenn close nellie forbush robert pastorelli luther billis rade sherbedgia. South pacific was the highest grossing film of 1958.
Jul 08, 2010 south pacific movie remake in the works. Apr 08, 2017 lumahai beach kauai where south pacific was filmed dave seminara. Movies and television shows filmed in the south pacific. Top 22 best island movies best island movies and films.
A 2006 carnegie hall concert presentation, with reba mcentire and brian stokes. South pacific received the 1950 pulitzer prize for drama, and for the first time the committee included a composer in the drama prize the show received ten tony awards including. South pacific musical wikipedia republished wiki 2. Joshua logan directed the film, which starred rossano brazzi, mitzi gaynor, john kerr, ray walston and juanita hall. This version of south pacific similarly wont outshine the slightly leaden but visually luxuriant 1958 film, but it offers its own, somewhat. On a south pacific island during world war ii, love blooms between a young nurse and a secretive frenchman whos being courted for a dangerous military mission. South pacific tv series 20092009 the movie database. South pacific was coproduced by the discovery channel and the series.
Both the king and i and carousel lost ahout 20 minutes each prior to opening. South pacific 2001 cast and crew cast photos and info. I see people on the ridge all the time from my place. South pacific revival, musical, drama, broadway opened in new york city apr 3, 2008 and played through aug 22, 2010. The international hit, south pacific, was filmed entirely on kauais north shore in 1958, starring mitzi gaynor and rossano brazzi. An abc production, it was directed by richard pearce and stars glenn close, harry connick jr. Micheners pulitzer prizewinning 1947 book tales of the south pacific and combines elements of several of those stories. Nothing like a dame from south pacific 2001 starring glenn close and harry connick jnr. Hundreds of films and television shows have been made in hawaii beginning with the 1923 paramount pictures release the white flower. Here is a just sampling of some of the major movies filmed on kauai. For the broadway musical, see south pacific musical. This abc production was directed by richard pearce, and starred glenn close, harry connick, jr.
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