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'''''Pacific Destiny''''' is a 1956 [[Cinema of the United Kingdom|British]] [[drama film]] directed by [[Wolf Rilla]] and starring [[Denholm Elliott]], [[Susan Stephen]] and [[Michael Hordern]].<ref>http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/45585</ref> In the colonial era, a young British couple win the respect of the inhabitants of a [[Oceania|South Pacific]] island. |
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| name = Pacific Destiny |
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| image = Pacific_Destiny_(1956_film).jpg |
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| caption = British theatrical poster |
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| director = [[Wolf Rilla]] |
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| producer = James Lawrie |
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| writer = [[Richard Mason (novelist 1919–1997)|Richard Mason]] (screenplay)<br>[[Jack Lee (film director)|Jack Lee]] (adaptation) |
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| based_on = book ''[[A Pattern of Islands]]'' by [[Arthur Grimble|Sir Arthur Grimble]] |
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| studio = Lawrie Productions Limited<br>[[British Lion Films|British Lion Films Limited]] (in association with)<br>[[Shepperton Studios|Shepperton Studios, England]] |
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| starring = [[Denholm Elliott]]<br> [[Susan Stephen]] |
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| music = [[James Bernard (composer)|James Bernard]] |
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| cinematography = Martin Curtis |
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| editing = John Trumper |
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| distributor = A British Lion Release {{small|(UK)}} |
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| released = {{Film date|df=y|1956|06|05|London, England}} |
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| runtime = 96 mins<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/pacific-destiny-1956|title=PACIFIC DESTINY - British Board of Film Classification|website=www.bbfc.co.uk}}</ref> |
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| country = United Kingdom |
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| language = English |
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'''''Pacific Destiny''''' is a 1956 British [[drama film]] directed by [[Wolf Rilla]] and starring [[Denholm Elliott]], [[Susan Stephen]] and [[Michael Hordern]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/45585|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116055831/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/45585|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-01-16|title=Pacific Destiny (1956)|publisher=}}</ref> The screenplay concerns a young British couple who win the respect of the inhabitants of a [[Oceania|South Pacific]] island during the colonial era.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmovie.com/movie/pacific-destiny-v105357|title=Pacific Destiny (1956) - Wolf Rilla - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie|website=AllMovie}}</ref> |
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It was based on ''[[A Pattern of Islands]]'', a memoir by Sir [[Arthur Grimble]] recounting his time in the [[Gilbert and Ellice Islands]] as a cadet officer and [[Resident Commissioner]] in the 1920s. |
It was based on ''[[A Pattern of Islands]]'', a memoir by Sir [[Arthur Grimble]] recounting his time in the [[Gilbert and Ellice Islands]] as a cadet officer and [[Resident Commissioner]] in the 1920s.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Yyqc0Qa6b60C&q=pacific+destiny+literary+sources+in+film&pg=PA899|title=The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film|first=Alan|last=Goble|date=1 January 1999|publisher=Walter de Gruyter|isbn=9783110951943|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/a-pattern-of-islands-by-arthur-grimble-2301677.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220524/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/a-pattern-of-islands-by-arthur-grimble-2301677.html |archive-date=24 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=A Pattern of Islands, By Arthur Grimble|date=24 June 2011|publisher=}}</ref> |
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Film credits show [[Samoan Islands|Samoa]] as the filming location.<ref name=tvguide>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/movies/pacific-destiny/review/108703/|title=Pacific Destiny|website=TVGuide.com}}</ref> |
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==Plot== |
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The true story of inexperienced [[District Officer]] Cadet Arthur Grimble (Denholm Elliott) who arrives with his bride Olivia (Susan Stephen) on a remote Pacific island to work in the [[Colonial Service]]. He finds it hard to meet the approval of his superior, the Resident Commissioner (Michael Hordern), who had been expecting a more experienced man. The harder Grimble tries to please him, the more things seem to go awry, and he soon finds himself banished to a smaller neighbouring island. Olivia though is not as easily discouraged as her husband by the situation, and lends her support in a way that eventually meets with the approval of the island people. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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* [[Denholm Elliott]] ... Arthur Grimble |
* [[Denholm Elliott]] ... [[Arthur Grimble]] |
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* [[Susan Stephen]] ... Olivia Grimble |
* [[Susan Stephen]] ... Olivia Grimble |
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* [[Michael Hordern]] ... Resident Commissioner |
* [[Michael Hordern]] ... Resident Commissioner |
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* Clifford Buckton ... Uncle |
* Clifford Buckton ... Uncle |
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* [[Gordon Jackson (actor)|Gordon Jackson]] ... District Officer |
* [[Gordon Jackson (actor)|Gordon Jackson]] ... District Officer |
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* [[Inia Te Wiata]] ... |
* [[Inia Te Wiata]] ... Tauvela |
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* Henrietta Godinet ... Lama |
* Henrietta Godinet ... Lama |
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* Su'a Ezra Tavete Williams ... Tiki-Tiku |
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* Hans Kruse ... Kitiona |
* [[Hans Kruse]] ... Kitiona |
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* Ollie Crichton ... Taloa |
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* Rosie Leavasa ... Sea Wind |
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* Moira Walker ... Voice-of-the-Tide |
* Moira Walker ... Voice-of-the-Tide |
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* Sani ... King's-Bundle-Of-Mats |
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* Fiti ... Grandmother |
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* John Bryce ... Tulo |
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* Tuiletufuga Taualai ... Matangi |
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* Afamasaga Kalapu ... Teraloa |
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* Ovalau Bureta ... Fa'afetai |
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* Cecilia Fabricious ... Movement-Of-Clouds |
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* Polo ... Fa'alavelave |
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* Tusa ... Prisoner |
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* Noa ... Warder |
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Dances arranged by The Hon. Peseta Sio and Mailo |
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==Critical reception== |
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[[Leonard Maltin]] called it a "Boring (but true) story";<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/86102/Pacific-Destiny/|title=Pacific Destiny (1956) - Overview - TCM.com|website=Turner Classic Movies}}</ref> ''[[TV Guide]]'' again, though praising the performances of Elliott and Hordern, called it "a routine and boring story with a pretty picture backdrop":<ref name=tvguide/> and ''British Pictures'' noted "A pleasant bit of colonial travelogue, most notable for being Britain's first fiction film in [[Cinemascope]]."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishpictures.com/arch_p.html|title=ARCHIVE P - Ph: British films of the 30s, 40s and 50s|first=David|last=Absalom|website=www.britishpictures.com}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 23:00, 15 December 2023
Pacific Destiny | |
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Directed by | Wolf Rilla |
Written by | Richard Mason (screenplay) Jack Lee (adaptation) |
Based on | book A Pattern of Islands by Sir Arthur Grimble |
Produced by | James Lawrie |
Starring | Denholm Elliott Susan Stephen |
Cinematography | Martin Curtis |
Edited by | John Trumper |
Music by | James Bernard |
Production companies | Lawrie Productions Limited British Lion Films Limited (in association with) Shepperton Studios, England |
Distributed by | A British Lion Release (UK) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 96 mins[1] |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Pacific Destiny is a 1956 British drama film directed by Wolf Rilla and starring Denholm Elliott, Susan Stephen and Michael Hordern.[2] The screenplay concerns a young British couple who win the respect of the inhabitants of a South Pacific island during the colonial era.[3]
It was based on A Pattern of Islands, a memoir by Sir Arthur Grimble recounting his time in the Gilbert and Ellice Islands as a cadet officer and Resident Commissioner in the 1920s.[4][5]
Film credits show Samoa as the filming location.[6]
Plot[edit]
The true story of inexperienced District Officer Cadet Arthur Grimble (Denholm Elliott) who arrives with his bride Olivia (Susan Stephen) on a remote Pacific island to work in the Colonial Service. He finds it hard to meet the approval of his superior, the Resident Commissioner (Michael Hordern), who had been expecting a more experienced man. The harder Grimble tries to please him, the more things seem to go awry, and he soon finds himself banished to a smaller neighbouring island. Olivia though is not as easily discouraged as her husband by the situation, and lends her support in a way that eventually meets with the approval of the island people.
Cast[edit]
- Denholm Elliott ... Arthur Grimble
- Susan Stephen ... Olivia Grimble
- Michael Hordern ... Resident Commissioner
- Felix Felton ... Uncle
- Peter Bathurst ... Uncle
- Clifford Buckton ... Uncle
- Gordon Jackson ... District Officer
- Inia Te Wiata ... Tauvela
- Henrietta Godinet ... Lama
- Su'a Ezra Tavete Williams ... Tiki-Tiku
- Hans Kruse ... Kitiona
- Ollie Crichton ... Taloa
- Rosie Leavasa ... Sea Wind
- Moira Walker ... Voice-of-the-Tide
- Sani ... King's-Bundle-Of-Mats
- Fiti ... Grandmother
- John Bryce ... Tulo
- Tuiletufuga Taualai ... Matangi
- Afamasaga Kalapu ... Teraloa
- Ovalau Bureta ... Fa'afetai
- Cecilia Fabricious ... Movement-Of-Clouds
- Polo ... Fa'alavelave
- Tusa ... Prisoner
- Noa ... Warder
Dances arranged by The Hon. Peseta Sio and Mailo
Critical reception[edit]
Leonard Maltin called it a "Boring (but true) story";[7] TV Guide again, though praising the performances of Elliott and Hordern, called it "a routine and boring story with a pretty picture backdrop":[6] and British Pictures noted "A pleasant bit of colonial travelogue, most notable for being Britain's first fiction film in Cinemascope."[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "PACIFIC DESTINY - British Board of Film Classification". www.bbfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Pacific Destiny (1956)". Archived from the original on 16 January 2009.
- ^ "Pacific Destiny (1956) - Wolf Rilla - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- ^ Goble, Alan (1 January 1999). The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter. ISBN 9783110951943 – via Google Books.
- ^ "A Pattern of Islands, By Arthur Grimble". 24 June 2011. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Pacific Destiny". TVGuide.com.
- ^ "Pacific Destiny (1956) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
- ^ Absalom, David. "ARCHIVE P - Ph: British films of the 30s, 40s and 50s". www.britishpictures.com.
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