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South Pacific

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Original title

South Pacific

Year

1958

Running time

151 min.

Country

United States

Director

Joshua Logan

Screenwriter

Paul Osborn. Play: Oscar Hammerstein II, Joshua Logan. Novel: James Michener

Cast

Music

Richard Rodgers

Cinematography

Leon Shamroy

Producer

20th Century Fox, Rodgers & Hammerstein Productions

Genre

Musical. Romance. War. Drama | II World War

Movie Groups

James A. Michener Adaptations

Synopsis

It is 1943 and the United States Navy has established several bases in the Solomon Islands, in preparation for an invasion towards New Guinea and the Central Pacific. On one such island lives a French planter named Emile de Becque, whom the Navy wishes to employ as a scout to nearby Japanese held islands. To accomplish this task, de Becque is approached by a US Navy nurse named Nellie Forbush. Amidst an outstanding musical score, and breathtaking scenery, the drama of "South Pacific" unfolds.

Awards: 1958: Oscar: Best Sound. 3 Nominations

1958: Golden Globes: 3 Nominations, including Best Film - Musical

1958: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Musical Screenplay

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South Pacific

1958

Joshua Logan

5.9

(305)