

Luau(1982)
A tribute to the surf movies of the early 60's with some touches of visual surrealism.
Movie: Luau
Top 8 Billed Cast
Princess Yakamoshi
Arlene
Kahuna

Luau
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Overview
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 startsTagline
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Languages:
English
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