Aloha Summer (1988)
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Aloha Summer is set in 1959 Hawaii. The six teenaged protagonists are drawn from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, resulting in the expected prejudices, hostilities and misunderstandings. The story's focus is on Chris Makepeace, an Italian-American lad who learns by means both soft and hard how… More Aloha Summer is set in 1959 Hawaii. The six teenaged protagonists are drawn from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, resulting in the expected prejudices, hostilities and misunderstandings. The story's focus is on Chris Makepeace, an Italian-American lad who learns by means both soft and hard how to get along with, and understand, those different from himself. A few Kung-Fu scenes are thrown in whenever the action threatens to flag. While bereft of surprises, Aloha Summer is a magnificently photographed delight for surf-movie aficionados. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Tommy Lee Wallace
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Feb 26, 1988 Wide
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Cast
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Chris Makepeace
as Mike Tognetti
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Yuji Okumoto
as Kenzo Konishi
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Don Michael Paul
as Chuck Granville
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Andy Bumatai
as Kimo Kepoo
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Shô Kosugi
as Yukinaga Konishi
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Tia Carrere
as Lani Kepoo
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Lorie Griffin
as Amanda Granville
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Blaine Kia
as Jerry Kahani
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Warren Fabro
as Kilarney
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Ric Mancini
as Angelo Tognetti
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Scott Nakagawa
as Scott Tanaka
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Del Courtney
as Himself
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Robert Ito
as Ted Tanaka
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Danny Kamekona
as Reverend
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Warren Chaney
as Vendor
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Tina Littlewood
as Monica
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Caro Jones
as Miss Caroline