Kauai Filming of Donovan's Reef Filming also took place on the Wailua River as well as at Lawai's Allerton Estate where the summer home of Queen Emma represented in the movie the white beach house of the French island governor. This historic home is now part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden's Allerton Garden.
What part of Kauai was Donovan's Reef filmed?
Kauai Filming of Donovan's Reef Filming of Donovan's Reef took place all around the Garden Island from Waimea Canyon to the north shore. The main set was near Ahukini Pier and Hanamaulu Beach on the east side.
How old is Leilani in Donovan's Reef?
21 years old
Who owns Donovan's Reef?
It's the iconic Donovan's Reef and its tireless, spirited leader, Christine Carducci, her family, partner Bob Phillips and the team. Donovan's was always one of the Jersey Shore's hottest spots.10 May 2019
What is the movie Donovan's Reef about?
Three World War II Navy veterans -- Donovan (John Wayne), Doc Dedham (Jack Warden) and Gilhooley (Lee Marvin) -- converge on the French Polynesian island of Haleakaloha and team up to deceive Dedham's prim daughter (Elizabeth Allen), who has just learned of her father's existence and his inherited stock from the company of which she is chairman, and hopes to find just cause to reclaim his shares. Dedham's marriage to an island woman serves to further threaten his share in the company.