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Kona Coast

1968-05-01 · 93 min · ★ 3.3

Drama · Crime

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.

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Directors
Lamont Johnson
Production companies
Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Pioneer Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard BooneRichard BooneCapt. Sam Moran
Vera MilesVera MilesMelissa Hyde
Joan BlondellJoan BlondellKittibelle Lightfoot Clark
Steve IhnatSteve IhnatKryder
Chips RaffertyChips RaffertyH. Charlie Lightfoot
Kent SmithKent SmithAkamai Barnes
Sam Kapu Jr.Kimo
Gina VillinesMiriam "Mim" Lowry
Duane EddyDuane EddyTiger Cat Clark
Mark ThomasMacklin

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