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Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation (1993): Cast

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Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation is a 1993 historical documentary directed by Puhipau and Joan Lander, starring Ray Baker, Leonelle Anderson Akana and Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio. It runs 58 minutes.

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Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation (1993) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
58 min
Directors
Puhipau and Joan Lander
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation About?

The premise of Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation without spoilers.

This hour‑long documentary offers a provocative look at a little‑known chapter of American history. It recounts how, in mid‑January 1893, armed troops from the U.S.S. Boston landed in Honolulu to support a treasonous coup that overthrew Queen Lili‘uokalani, sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom. President Grover Cleveland later called it an “act of war,” underscoring the controversy of the United States’ involvement.

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Cast & crew

Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation Cast & Characters

Ray Baker leads the cast, with Leonelle Anderson Akana as Narrator / Lili'uokalani (voice) and Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio. Directed by Puhipau and Joan Lander; 28 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Puhipau and Joan Lander

One more film directed by Puhipau and Joan Lander: Mauna Kea: Temple Under Siege.

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Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?

Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation runs 58 minutes.

When was Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation released?

Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation was released in 1993.

Who directed Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?

Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation was directed by Puhipau and Joan Lander.

More films by Puhipau

Who is in the cast of Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?

Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation stars Ray Baker, Leonelle Anderson Akana as Narrator / Lili'uokalani (voice) and Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio, among 28 credited actors.

Does Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation have a post-credit scene?

No. Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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