Kona Coast (1968)
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Sam Moran is a Honolulu charter-boat captain who leads fishing expeditions in the tropical paradise. When his daughter is found murdered at the party of a wealthy young playboy, he seeks the truth about the murder. Convinced the playboy is guilty, he enlists the help of his friend Kittibelle, who runs an alcohol abuse treatment center. Sam runs into a wall of silence obviously built by hush money and islanders fearful of reprisals from the rich and powerful family. The determined dad fights to uncover the information that will land the murderer in jail as he avenges the death of his daughter.
Cast
- Richard Boone - Capt. Sam Moran
- Vera Miles - Melissa Hyde
- Joan Blondell - Kittibelle Lightfoot Clark
- Steve Ihnat - Kryder
- Chips Rafferty - H. Charlie Lightfoot
- Kent Smith - Akamai Barnes
- Sam Kapu Jr. - Kimo
- Gina Villines - Miriam "Mim" Lowry
- Duane Eddy - Tiger Cat Clark
- Mark Thomas - Macklin
Screenplay
- Gilbert Ralston (Screenplay)
- John D. MacDonald (Novel)
Themes
Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
hawaii, drugs, recovering alcoholic, failed tv pilot
Trailer
Kona Coast TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Kona Coast about?
- Sam Moran is a Honolulu charter-boat captain who leads fishing expeditions in the tropical paradise. When his daughter is found murdered at the party of a wealthy young playboy, he seeks the truth about the murder. Convinced the playboy is guilty, he enlists the help of his friend Kittibelle, who runs an alcohol abuse treatment center. Sam runs into a wall of silence obviously built by hush money and islanders fearful of reprisals from the rich and powerful family. The determined dad fights to uncover the information that will land the murderer in jail as he avenges the death of his daughter.
- Who directed Kona Coast?
- Kona Coast was directed by Lamont Johnson.
- Who stars in Kona Coast?
- Kona Coast stars Richard Boone, Vera Miles, Joan Blondell, Steve Ihnat, Chips Rafferty, Kent Smith.
- How long is Kona Coast?
- Kona Coast has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Kona Coast?
- Kona Coast is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Kona Coast produced?
- Kona Coast was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Kona Coast?
- The themes of Kona Coast include: Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery.