his majesty okeefe movies filmed in fiji

The 20th Century brought us many memorable films, from comedies to thrillers. If you’re in a nostalgic kind of mood, here are the best movies filmed in Fiji during this time.  With some of the most exotic locations in the world, Fiji is fast becoming the destination of choice for filmmakers.  From miles of white sandy beaches and pristine turquoise waters to tropical rainforests, mountainous terrains, rivers, and picturesque cityscapes, Fiji’s locations have featured in top documentaries from Fijian broadcasters and international production companies.  (For More Information about Filming in Fiji)

Explore the cinematic splendor of Fiji through a riveting journey of film, where lush landscapes and turquoise waters serve as the backdrop for tales spanning from the early 20th century to the exploration of extraterrestrial realms. From the daring expeditions chronicled in “Gow the Killer” (1931) to the romantic allure of “Blue Lagoon” (1980) and its sequel “Return to the Blue Lagoon” (1991), Fiji’s captivating beauty has captured the imaginations of filmmakers and audiences alike. Witness the adventures of Yankee sea captain O’Keefe in “His Majesty O’Keefe” (1954), the inspiring solo voyage in “The Dove” (1974), and the swashbuckling escapades of “Savage Islands” (1983) amidst the South Pacific’s untamed allure. Delve into the thrills of youthful love and self-discovery in “Shipwrecked” (1990) and “Contact” (1997), where Fiji’s paradisiacal shores set the stage for transformative narratives that transcend time and space.

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Gow the Killer (1931)His Majesty O’Keefe (1954)The Dove (1974)Blue Lagoon (1980)Savage Islands (1983)
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Shipwrecked (1990)Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991)The Endless Summer 2 (1994)Contact (1997)

Gow the Killer (1931)

Gow the Killer Movie Cover

Movie Overview: Explorer Edward Salisbury leads an expedition across the Pacific Ocean, venturing to exotic locales including Fiji, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, and the New Hebrides Islands. Their mission is to document the lives of the diverse native populations they encounter along the way. Movie Cast: William Peck as Narrato, Gow as Self. Filming locations: Fiji

His Majesty O’Keefe (1954)

Burt Lancaster at the Helm, on the set of His Majesty O’Keefe 1954

Movie Overview: In 1870, Yankee sea captain O’Keefe finds himself stranded after a mutiny on the Micronesian island of Yap, where the financial potential of copra (dried coconut) excites him. However, a German company already holds a monopoly, and production is low due to the islanders’ aversion to hard work. On a subsequent voyage, amidst dalliances with island maidens, O’Keefe grapples to unlock Yap’s wealth. Yet, before he can realize his empire-building dreams, he must confront various adversaries… Movie Cast: Burt Lancaster as Capt. David Dion O’Keefe / Narrator, Joan Rice as Dalabo aki Dali, André Morell as Alfred Tetins, Abraham Sofaer as Fatumak, Medicine Man, Archie Savage as Boogulroo, Benson Fong as Mr. Chou. Filming locations: Viti Levu, Fiji (Village of Goloa)

The Dove (1974)

The Dove Main Movie Cover

Movie Overview: The tale recounts the journey of a 16-year-old named Robin Lee Graham, portrayed by Joseph Bottoms, who embarks on a solo circumnavigation of the globe aboard a 23-foot sloop named “The Dove.” Along his voyage, he crosses paths with a fellow traveler, a young woman named Patti Ratteree, played by Deborah Raffin, who is also exploring the world. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking locales, the narrative follows Robin’s transformative passage from adolescence to adulthood as he discovers himself and encounters the love of his life. Movie Cast: Joseph Bottoms as Robin Lee Graham, Deborah Raffin as Patti Ratteree, John McLiam as Lyle Graham, Dabney Coleman as Charles Huntley, John Anderson as Mike Turk. Filming locations: Suva Fiji

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Blue Lagoon (1980)

Blue Lagoon Romantic Capture

Movie Overview: The Blue Lagoon is a 1980 American romantic and coming-of-age survival drama film directed by Randal Kleiser from a screenplay written by Douglas Day Stewart based on the 1908 novel of the same name by Henry De Vere Stacpoole. The film stars Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins. The music score was composed by Basil Poledouris and the cinematography was by Néstor Almendros. The film tells the story of two young children marooned on a tropical island paradise in the South Pacific. But, without either the guidance or the restrictions of society, emotional and physical changes arise as they reach puberty and fall in love. Movie Cast: Brooke Shields as Emmeline Lestrange, Christopher Atkins as Richard Lestrange, Leo McKern as Paddy Button, William Daniels as Arthur Lestrange. Filming locations: Turtle Island, Fiji, Nanuya Levu Island, Fiji (Island and beach scenes)

Savage Islands (1983)

Cast of Savage Islands in 1983

Movie Overview: The narrative unfolds in the mid-1800s on the South Pacific islands, where bloody raids and battles were once the rule of the day in this swashbuckling adventure. Movie Cast: Tommy Lee Jones as Captain Bully Hayes, Michael O’Keefe as Nathaniel Williamson, Max Phipps as Ben Pease, Jenny Seagrove as Sophie. Filming locations: Fiji, Bay of Islands, Fiji (port and town), Otehei Bay, Bay of Islands, Fiji (port)

Shipwrecked (1990)

Black and White Photograph of the main cast of Shipwrecked

Movie Overview: In the 1850s England, a young Norwegian boy begins his journey as a cabin boy and soon uncovers that some of his fellow shipmates are, in fact, pirates. Movie Cast: Stian Smestad as Haakon Haakonsen, Gabriel Byrne as Lt. John Merrick, Louisa Milwood-Haigh as Mary (as Louisa Haigh), Trond Peter Stamsø Munch as Jens. Filming locations: Fiji (Multiple locations)

Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991)

Romantic beach scene between Lilli and Richard in the remake of Return to the Blue Lagoon

Movie Overview: In this sequel to The Blue Lagoon (1980), two children find themselves stranded on a beautiful island in the South Pacific. Left without adult guidance, they forge a simple life together, evolving into suntanned teenagers who fall deeply in love. Movie Cast: Milla Jovovich as Lilli Hargrave, Brian Krause as Richard Lestrange, Lisa Pelikan as Sarah Hargrave, Courtney Barilla as Young Lilli, Garette Ratliff Henson as Young Richard. Filming locations: Taveuni Island, Fiji

The Endless Summer 2 (1994)

Black and White Photograph of Robert Weaver and Patrick O’Connell in The Endless Summer 2

Movie Overview: Two renowned surfers, Patrick O’Connell and Robert “Wingnut” Weaver, embark on a global surfing safari adventure alongside documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown. Movie Cast: Robert ‘Wingnut’ Weaver as Principal Surfer, Patrick O’Connell as Principal Surfer. Filming locations: Cloud Break Fiji

Contact (1997)

Main Poster for the release of Contact in 1997

Movie Overview: Dr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, discovers conclusive radio evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence, prompting the transmission of plans for a mysterious machine. Movie Cast: Jena Malone as Young Ellie, David Morse as Ted Arroway, Jodie Foster as Ellie Arroway, Geoffrey Blake as Fisher, William Fichtner as Kent. Filming locations: Yasawa Islands, Fiji (beach, 2nd unit)