_**Elvis goes to Hawaii**_ After a two-year enlistment in the service, Chad Gates (Presley) returns home to Hawaii, but prefers the genuineness of the Polynesians and blazing his own trail to being the heir to his parents’ pineapple plantation. With his half-Caucasian/half-Polynesian girlfriend (Joan Blackman) he tries his hand as a tour guide. Angela Lansbury is on hand as the amusingly snooty mother. …
Top Cast
Elvis Presley
Chad Gates
Joan Blackman
Maile Duval
Angela Lansbury
Sarah Lee Gates
Nancy Walters
Abigail Prentice
Roland Winters
Fred Gates
John Archer
Jack Kelman
Howard McNear
Mr. Chapman
Steve Brodie
Tucker Garvey
Christian Kay
Beverly Martin
Iris Adrian
Enid Garvey
Hilo Hattie
Waihila
Jenny Maxwell
Ellie Corbett
Pamela Austin
Sandy
Darlene Tompkins
Patsy
Lani Kai
Carl Tanami
Jose De Vega
Ernie Gordon
Reviews
I'd been watching this for ages before I realised that it was actually the real life Angela Lansbury (aged 35) playing Elvis's mother - he being 25 years old at the time! A bit of much needed cinematic licence in this otherwise really rather staged romantic comedy that doesn't really do anyone any favours. Having returned from Germany, "Chad" is at a loss as to what to do. He doesn't want to join the family fruit…
FAQ about Blue Hawaii
What is Blue Hawaii about?
Just discharged GI Chad Gates returns to Hawaii, where he becomes a tour guide, defying his mother's wishes for him to join the family business.
When was Blue Hawaii released?
Blue Hawaii was released in 1961.
What genres does Blue Hawaii belong to?
Blue Hawaii is categorised as Music, Comedy, Romance.
Who stars in Blue Hawaii?
The cast of Blue Hawaii includes Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, Nancy Walters, Roland Winters.