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Hawaiian Heat

1984-09-14 · 93 min · ★ 6.5

Action · Adventure · Crime

Two Chicago cops quit their jobs in the Windy City to become detectives in Hawaii. TV movie that served as a pilot to the series of the same name.

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Directors
Michael Vejar
Production companies
ABC
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Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert GintyRobert GintyMac Riley
Jeff McCrackenJeff McCrackenAndy Senkowski
Tracy ScogginsTracy ScogginsIrene Gorley
MakoMakoMaj. Taro Oshira
Branscombe RichmondBranscombe RichmondHarker
Marta DuBoisMarta DuBoisMaggie Aoki
John FujiokaJohn FujiokaYuki Oshira
Moe KealeJinbo
Manu TupouManu TupouAoki

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