Movie: Luau

Top 8 Billed Cast

Mike Gabriel
Mike Gabriel

Bob

Terrey Hamada
Terrey Hamada

Princess Yakamoshi

Susan Frankenberger
Susan Frankenberger

Arlene

Tim Burton
Tim Burton

The Supreme Being / Mortie

Phillip Young
Phillip Young

Kahuna

ben burgess
ben burgess

Ed Gombert
Ed Gombert

Jay Jackson
Jay Jackson

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    A tribute to the surf movies of the early 60's with some touches of visual surrealism.

  • Release Date

    1982-04-03

  • Average

    4

  • Rating:

    2.0 starts
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  • Languages:

    English

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