Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation(1993)
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation Synopsis
This hour-long documentary is a provocative look at a historical event of which few Americans are aware. In mid-January, 1893, armed troops from the U.S.S Boston landed at Honolulu in support of a treasonous coup d’état against the constitutional sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili‘uokalani. The event was described by U.S. President Grover Cleveland as an "act of war."
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation (1993) is a documentary and history film directed by Puhipau, released on January 1, 1993 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Leonelle Anderson Akana, Haunani-Kay Trask, Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa and Richard Kekuni Blaisdell. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Puhipau
- Writers:
- Haunani-Kay Trask, Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, Richard Kekuni Blaisdell
- Producers:
- Puhipau, Joan Lander
- Cinematographer:
- Puhipau
- Production:
- Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina
- Status:
- Released
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Puhipau, written by Haunani-Kay Trask, Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa and Richard Kekuni Blaisdell, produced by Puhipau and Joan Lander.
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Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation (1993) includes Leonelle Anderson Akana, Haunani-Kay Trask, Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, Richard Kekuni Blaisdell and Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio. The film was directed by Puhipau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation was released on January 1, 1993 and runs for 58m.
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Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation (1993) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.