“Goin’ Coconuts” is a 1978 movie that offers a mix of adventure and comedy. The main characters are played by Donny and Marie Osmond, who find themselves tangled in a crime mystery involving a precious necklace while performing in Hawaii. This article provides details about the movie’s filming locations, shooting dates, and some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot at several locations in Hawaii. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, located at 2259 Kalakava Avenue in Honolulu, is one of the prime filming spots, along with the beautiful Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Other scenes were shot in various locations across O’ahu, Hawaii. The filming of the movie took place from March 31, 1978, through May 1978.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Donny Osmond | Donny |
| Marie Osmond | Marie |
| Kenneth Mars | Kruse |
| Ted Cassidy | Mickey |
| Marc Lawrence | Webster |
| Khigh Dhiegh | Wong |
| Harold Sakata | Ito |
| Jack Collins | Charlie |
| Danny Wells | Al |
| Charles Walker | Jake |
| Tommy Fujiwara | Alecki |
| Crystin Sinclaire | Tricia |
| Debbie Osmond | Girl at the End Speaking with Donny (uncredited) |
| Daniel Selby | Boy in Airport (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- This is the last movie where Ted Cassidy appeared in person; he continued his career through voice works on several television projects after this.
- The movie “Goin’ Coconuts” was featured in “The Wild Geese/A Dream of Passion/Slow Dancing in the Big City/Violette(1978)”.
- One of the soundtracks used in the movie is “Polynesian Medley”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Royal Hawaiian Hotel – 2259 Kalakava Avenue, Honolulu, O’ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 21.2774784
- Longitude: -157.8292846
- Place ID: ChIJy6_Yk3VyAHwRyPUq5FiSeLk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, O’ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 21.2793462
- Longitude: -157.8291847
- Place ID: ChIJrynB5fRtAHwReIhoKsXdM0Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: O’ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 21.4389123
- Longitude: -158.0000565
- Place ID: ChIJA2ty2zJmAHwRw8tvkGl9WNk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: O‘ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
