His Majesty O'Keefe (1953)

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Captain David O'Keefe is a character based on the real-life 18th-century American who introduced modern agricultural methods to the South Seas. Lest you think that His Majesty O'Keefe is merely a feature-length version of your local TV station's agribusiness report, be advised that O'Keefe is played by Burt Lancaster, his biceps fairly bursting out of his period costume. Lancaster's version of O'Keefe is a garrulous mercenary who agrees to help the native farmers in exchange for a fortune in Copra, an oil-yielding form of coconut pulp. In addition to Copra, the island is rich with Rice--Joan Rice, that is, who portrays the dusky native girl with whom O'Keefe dallies. His Majesty O'Keefe arrives at its anticipated slam-bang finale when O'Keefe does battle with greedy, usurping white traders. The film was freely adapted from the popular novel by Lawrence Kingman and Gerald Green. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Burt Lancaster, Joan Rice, (more)

Director(s):: Byron Haskin

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of His Majesty O'Keefe

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 90 mins

Complete Cast of His Majesty O'Keefe

Burt Lancaster - Capt. David O'Keefe
Andre Morell - Alfred Tetens
Archie Savage - Boogulroo
Tessa Prendergast - Kakofel
Charles Horvath - Bully Hayes
Guy Doleman - Weber
Alexander Archdale - Harris
Jim Crawford - Rhee

Joan Rice - Dalabo
Abraham Sofaer - Fatumak
Benson Fong - Mr. Chou
Lloyd Berrell - Inifel
Philip Ahn - Sien Tang
Grant Taylor - Lt. Brenner
Harvey Adams - Friedlander

Director(s):: Byron Haskin

Writer(s):: Borden Chase, James Hill

Producer(s):: Harold Hecht

Categories:: Action / Adventure

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	Karol R.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

If you like Burt Lancaster, you will enjoy this somewhat idiotic movie about a very greedy man, who because of love and other ventures, decides that the smaller things of life are more worthy endeavers. Typical 50's movie with Burt Lancaster as the tough guy who becomes the hero. Not for the person who likes action-packed movies.

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	John M.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

an old adventure ( the word we used now is action movie) movie interesting story line. I enjoyed it. if you dont like older movies you may not like it.

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	Janet A.

0 out of 0 people found this review helpful

Characters in the movie were not interesting. Reminded me of a musical without the music.

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