Le roi des îles

Original title: His Majesty O'Keefe

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6.1/10

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Burt Lancaster in Le roi des îles (1954)

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A Yankee sea captain has adventures in paradise trying to become an entrepreneur in Micronesia.A Yankee sea captain has adventures in paradise trying to become an entrepreneur in Micronesia.A Yankee sea captain has adventures in paradise trying to become an entrepreneur in Micronesia.

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IMDb RATING

6.1/10

1.5K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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His Majesty O'Keefe

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Trivia
Although heavily Hollywoodized, the film is based on real individuals and events. There is a boutique hotel in Yap named after him (O'Keefe's), and the style of construction reflects the architecture of O'Keefe's time.

Goofs
O'Keefe returns to Hong Kong and stock footage is shown of people walking down a street. However, the movie is set in the 1870s and the footage is of 1950s Hong Kong. Giveaways include signs such as "No Motors".

Quotes
Capt. David O'Keefe: Goodbye, Fatumak. Thank you for everything. Goodbye!
Fatumak, Medicine Man: There are no goodbyes between friends.
[handing him a necklace]
Fatumak, Medicine Man: This is the whale's tooth of remembrance until we meet again.

Connections
Featured in A Fellow Journeyman: Byron Haskin at Paramount (2022)

Soundtracks
EMERALD ISLE
Music by Dimitri Tiomkin
Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster

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Featured review

6/10

Fluffy but Entertaining

This film is not Lancaster's best but is enjoyable if you enjoy watching him in his athletic prime. Beautifully shot, it captures the exciting times of adventure on the high seas and island exploration. The plot is fairly insubstantial and there's nothing new here but at just over 90 minutes, the story never drags. Definitely worth a look if you're a fan of Burt's.