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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.0 / 100
1987·Action / Comedy / Crime·1h 36m

HARD TICKET TO HAWAII

“Pay the price for paradise!”

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.

Above the Line
Andy Sidaris·DirectorAndy Sidaris·WriterHoward Wexler·Director of PhotographyGary Stockdale·Original Music ComposerMichael Haight·Editor
Cast
Ronn Moss·Rowdy AbileneDona Speir·Donna HamiltonHope Marie Carlton·TarynHarold Diamond·JadeRodrigo Obregón·Seth RomeroCynthia Brimhall·Edy StarkPatty Duffek·PattycakesWolf Larson·J.J. JacksonLory Green·RosieRustam Branaman·Kimo
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Andy Sidaris·DirectorChristian Drew Sidaris·Second Assistant DirectorMike Freedman·First Assistant DirectorBeverly Mulconery·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Andy Sidaris·Writer
Camera· 5
Howard Wexler·Director of PhotographyEric J. Goldstein·Assistant CameraAaron Caughran·Assistant CameraSteve Gehrke·Still PhotographerIrene Schonwit·Assistant Camera
Editing· 2
Michael Haight·EditorKevin Michaels·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Gary Stockdale·Original Music ComposerRobert Schmidt·Sound EditorErick Schrum·Boom OperatorLarry Marks·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 7
Peter Munneke·Production DesignSal Grasso·Production DesignFionn·Costume DesignRichard Jerins·Makeup & HairLoretta Jody Miller·Assistant Makeup ArtistMark Haskins·Property MasterEllen Jones Pryor·Prop Designer
Production· 3
Arlene Sidaris·ProducerTina Scott·Associate ProducerHarmon Lougher·Executive In Charge Of Production
Other Departments· 4
Harold Diamond·Martial Arts ChoreographerJoseph Hieu·Martial Arts ChoreographerJohn Vecchio·GafferJohn Thorp·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
68.0
OF 100
Master Score
5.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Action Packed, Adventurous
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a central male figure with a tan complexion and a headband, holding a handgun above his head. To his left is a blonde woman in a black”

actioncrime
Key Elements
GunRifleMulti Barrel WeaponAirplane
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Tropical
Design Score
7/10
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