Donovan's Reef(1963)
“Gangway...For This Year's BIG Adventure!”
Overview
After her great aunt's death, a high-society woman arrives on a Hawaiian island in search of the heir - the father she has never met.
Director
John Ford
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$7M
Cast
John Wayne
as Michael "Guns" Donovan
Elizabeth Allen
as Ameilia Dedham
Lee Marvin
as Thomas "Boats" Gilhooley
Cesar Romero
as Andre de Lage
Mike Mazurki
as Monk Menkowicz
Jack Warden
as William Dedham
Jacqueline Malouf
as Lelani Dedham
Cherylene Lee
as Sarah "Sally" Dedham
Jeffrey Byron
as Luki Dedham
Dorothy Lamour
as Miss Lafleur
Marcel Dalio
as Father Cluzeot
Dick Foran
as Sean O'Brien
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1963
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
French
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • John Ford Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Donovan's Reef?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Donovan's Reef (1963).
What is Donovan's Reef about?▼
After her great aunt's death, a high-society woman arrives on a Hawaiian island in search of the heir - the father she has never met.
Who directed Donovan's Reef?▼
Donovan's Reef was directed by John Ford and released in 1963. It is a adventure, comedy, romance film.
How long is Donovan's Reef?▼
Donovan's Reef has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Donovan's Reef?▼
The cast of Donovan's Reef includes John Wayne as Michael "Guns" Donovan, Elizabeth Allen as Ameilia Dedham, Lee Marvin as Thomas "Boats" Gilhooley, Cesar Romero as Andre de Lage, Mike Mazurki as Monk Menkowicz and more.
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