Waikiki (1980)

Directed by

Ron Satlof

Genre

action, crime, thriller, tv movie

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 36m

Rating

5.2 of 10 from 4 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Two private detectives investigate a string of serial murders targeting young women in Waikiki. The film balances a serious crime plot with colorful characters and resort atmosphere.

tenselightdynamiccolorfulexoticsuspensefulfast-pacedserious

What happens

Waikiki (also known as Waikiki Mission) is a 1980 American action crime drama television film that originally aired on ABC. Directed by Ron Satlof, it stars Dack Rambo, Steve Marachuk, Donna Mills, Tanya Roberts, Cal Bellini, and Darren McGavin and follows a pair of private detectives called on to investigate the bizarre serial murders of young women in Waikiki. The film combines elements of a crime thriller with the atmosphere of an exotic resort in the 1980s. Despite the serious nature of the plot, the film maintains a light and dynamic atmosphere thanks to the colorful characters and local landscapes. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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