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Charles Reed Bishop: Hawaii's First Banker

Charles Reed Bishop: Hawaii's First Banker

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Documentary

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The documentary, titled "Hawaii's First Banker", tells the story of a man of integrity, commitment and caring. The core values he established long ago still guide us today.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

27 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 August 2008

Country

Cast

Randall Duk Kim

Randall Duk Kim

Male Narrator

Krisha Fairchild

Krisha Fairchild

Female Narrator

David Farmer

David Farmer

Community Narrator

Eden-Lee Murrray

Eden-Lee Murrray

Juliette Cooke

Chelsea Jones

Chelsea Jones

Bernice Pauahi Bishop

Nick Christensen

Nick Christensen

Young Charles Bishop

Neil MacPherson

Neil MacPherson

Bishop in age

William Ogilvie

William Ogilvie

Voice of Bishop

Malcolm Naea Chun

Malcolm Naea Chun

Native Speaker

Craig Howe

Craig Howe

William Lee

Bob Grossberger

Bob Grossberger

Minister

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