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Donovan's Reef (1963)

★ 6.7Approved104 minDirector: John Ford

1963 film by John Ford

Donovan's Reef is a 1963 American adventure comedy film starring John Wayne and Lee Marvin. It was directed by John Ford and filmed in Kauai, Hawaii, but is set in French Polynesia.

The supporting cast features Elizabeth Allen, Jack Warden, Cesar Romero, Dick Foran, and Dorothy Lamour. The film marked the last time Ford and Wayne collaborated.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Donovan's Reef about?
Donovan's Reef (1963) — In an ideal society on a picturesque South Sea island, people of several races and backgrounds live together in harmony. John Wayne is a WWII hero, who worked hard to own a shipping company and finds his true love. She is as strong a woman as he is a man. An adventure and love st
Is Donovan's Reef based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Donovan's Reef scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.