Hard Ticket to Hawaii 1987

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
22%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
76%
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A Molokai-based civilian pilot and an undercover DEA agent intercept a delivery of diamonds intended for druglord Seth Romero. Seth, his henchmen, and other island undesirables launch a full-scale assault on the duo. If they're going to survive, they'll need the help of agent Rowdy Abilene and his partner/kickboxing expert Jade.

Ronn Moss

as Rowdy Abilene

Dona Speir

as Donna Hamilton

Harold Diamond

as Jade

Rodrigo Obregón

as Seth Romero

Cynthia Brimhall

as Edy Stark

Patty Duffek

as Pattycakes

Wolf Larson

as J.J. Jackson

Lory Green

as Rosie

Rustam Branaman

as Kimo

Director:

Andy Sidaris

Writer:

Andy Sidaris

Genres:

Action,Adventure

Release Date:

1987 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

96 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Hard Ticket to Hawaii

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Ronn Moss

as Rowdy Abilene

Dona Speir

as Donna Hamilton

Harold Diamond

as Jade

Rodrigo Obregón

as Seth Romero

Cynthia Brimhall

as Edy Stark

Patty Duffek

as Pattycakes

Wolf Larson

as J.J. Jackson

Lory Green

as Rosie

Rustam Branaman

as Kimo

David DeShay

as Ashley

Michael A. Andrews

as Michael / Michele

Kwan Hi Lim

as Henry

Joseph Hieu

as Bobby / Sumo Coach / Karate Villain

Peter Bromilow

as Mr. Chang

Richard LePore

as Dickson

Glen Chin

as Earring

Shawne Zarubica

as Charlotte

Joey Meran

as Joey

Bryn George

as Sumo Wrestler

Hideo Su'a

as Sumo Wrestler

Jamie Searle

as Jamie

Choya Pennington

as Chang's Guard

Sue Don Lubin

as Beautiful Blonde

Larry Don Lubin

as Handsome Man

Viviane Brahms

as Sexy Waitress

Maurice Brahms

as Bar Customer

John Dunne

as Shades

Colleen Nakasone

as Colleen

Mike McKenzie

as Don Merryman

Craig Davis

as Billy Marvis

Ralph Riskin

as Yacht Captain

Erick Schrum

as Soul Food Lover

Ross Simeona

as Soul Food Lover

Yukon King

as Cat

Andy Sidaris

as Whitey the TV Director (uncredited)

Cheryl Johnson

as (uncredited)

Christian Drew Sidaris

as Bob's Lean Boy Delivery Man (uncredited)

Neil Wolfson

as Forklift Driver (uncredited)

Russell Howell

as Skateboard Assassin (uncredited)

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