South Pacific (2001)
Television remake of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic.
During World War II in the South Pacific love is found between a young nurse, Nellie Forbush and an older French plantation owner, Emile de Becque. The war is tearing them apart.
Director: Richard Pearce
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: March 26, 2001
Cast
- Glenn Close - Nellie Forbush
- Harry Connick Jr. - Lt. Joseph Cable
- Rade Šerbedžija - Emile de Becque
- Jack Thompson - Captain George Brackett
- Ilene Graff - Singing Ngana
- Lori Tan Chinn - Bloody Mary
- Natalie Mendoza - Liat
- Simon Burke - Harbison
- Steve Bastoni - Bus Adams
- Robert Pastorelli - Luther Billis
Screenplay
- Joshua Logan (Adaptation)
- Lawrence D. Cohen (Teleplay)
- James Michener (Novel)
- Oscar Hammerstein II (Adaptation)
- Oscar Hammerstein II (Lyricist)
Music: Richard Rodgers
Cinematography: Stephen F. Windon
Editing: Lynzee Klingman
Production: White Cap Productions, Jaffe/Braunstein Films, Touchstone Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
south seas, world war ii, musical, south sea island
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is South Pacific about?
- During World War II in the South Pacific love is found between a young nurse, Nellie Forbush and an older French plantation owner, Emile de Becque. The war is tearing them apart.
- Who directed South Pacific?
- South Pacific was directed by Richard Pearce.
- Who stars in South Pacific?
- South Pacific stars Glenn Close, Harry Connick Jr., Rade Šerbedžija, Jack Thompson, Ilene Graff, Lori Tan Chinn.
- How long is South Pacific?
- South Pacific has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is South Pacific?
- South Pacific is a Drama, Music, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was South Pacific produced?
- South Pacific was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of South Pacific?
- The themes of South Pacific include: Musical Spectacle.