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Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy.

"James Michener's novel reaches the screen."

Credits

Julie AndrewsJerusha Bromley Hale

Max von SydowAbner Hale

Richard HarrisRafer Hoxworth

Gene HackmanJohn Whipple

Carroll O'ConnorCharles Bromley