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His Majesty O'Keefe

  • 1954
  • Approved
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.5K
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Burt Lancaster in His Majesty O'Keefe (1954)
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A Yankee sea captain has adventures in paradise trying to become an entrepreneur in Micronesia.A Yankee sea captain has adventures in paradise trying to become an entrepreneur in Micronesia.A Yankee sea captain has adventures in paradise trying to become an entrepreneur in Micronesia.

  • Directors
    • Byron Haskin
    • Burt Lancaster
  • Writers
    • Borden Chase
    • James Hill
    • Lawrence Klingman
  • Stars
    • Burt Lancaster
    • Joan Rice
    • André Morell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Byron Haskin
      • Burt Lancaster
    • Writers
      • Borden Chase
      • James Hill
      • Lawrence Klingman
    • Stars
      • Burt Lancaster
      • Joan Rice
      • André Morell
    • 26User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster
    • Capt. David Dion O'Keefe…
    Joan Rice
    Joan Rice
    • Dalabo aki Dali
    André Morell
    André Morell
    • Alfred Tetins
    • (as Andre Morell)
    Abraham Sofaer
    Abraham Sofaer
    • Fatumak, Medicine Man
    Archie Savage
    Archie Savage
    • Boogulroo
    Benson Fong
    Benson Fong
    • Mr. Chou
    Tessa Prendergast
    • Kakofel
    Lloyd Berrell
    • Inifel
    Charles Horvath
    Charles Horvath
    • Capt. Bully Hayes
    Philip Ahn
    Philip Ahn
    • Sien Tang, Dentist
    Guy Doleman
    Guy Doleman
    • Herr Weber
    Grant Taylor
    Grant Taylor
    • Lt. Brenner
    Alexander Archdale
    • Bob Harris
    Harvey Adams
    • Herr Friedlander
    Jimmy Dime
    Jimmy Dime
    • Sailor at Table in Saloon
    • (uncredited)
    Sol Gorss
    Sol Gorss
    • Tough Sailor in Fight
    • (uncredited)
    Hugh McLardy
    • Hong Kong Tailor
    • (uncredited)
    Paddy Mulelly
    • J.R. Beldon, Bank Manager
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Byron Haskin
      • Burt Lancaster
    • Writers
      • Borden Chase
      • James Hill
      • Lawrence Klingman
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    • Trivia
      Although heavily Hollywoodized, the film is based on real individuals and events. There is a boutique hotel in Yap named after him (O'Keefe's), and the style of construction reflects the architecture of O'Keefe's time.
    • Goofs
      O'Keefe returns to Hong Kong and stock footage is shown of people walking down a street. However, the movie is set in the 1870s and the footage is of 1950s Hong Kong. Giveaways include signs such as "No Motors".
    • Quotes

      Capt. David O'Keefe: Goodbye, Fatumak. Thank you for everything. Goodbye!

      Fatumak, Medicine Man: There are no goodbyes between friends.

      [handing him a necklace]

      Fatumak, Medicine Man: This is the whale's tooth of remembrance until we meet again.

    • Connections
      Featured in A Fellow Journeyman: Byron Haskin at Paramount (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      EMERALD ISLE
      Music by Dimitri Tiomkin
      Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster

    User reviews26

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    6/10

    Fluffy but Entertaining

    This film is not Lancaster's best but is enjoyable if you enjoy watching him in his athletic prime. Beautifully shot, it captures the exciting times of adventure on the high seas and island exploration. The plot is fairly insubstantial and there's nothing new here but at just over 90 minutes, the story never drags. Definitely worth a look if you're a fan of Burt's.
    • Dawnfrancis
    • Jul 29, 2003
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    • Release date
      • January 16, 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • East Meets West
    • Filming locations
      • Viti Levu, Fiji(village of Goloa)
    • Production company
      • Norma Productions
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    • Budget
      • $1,550,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes

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