Charles Reed Bishop: Hawaii's First Banker (2008)
Overview
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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Additional Info
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.441 |
Directed By
Crew
Robert Bates
Shelley O'Brien
Tom Coffman
Ryan Krickow
James "Sandy" Putt
TOP CAST
Randall Duk Kim
Male Narrator
Krisha Fairchild
Female Narrator
David Farmer
Community Narrator
Eden-Lee Murrray
Juliette Cooke
Chelsea Jones
Bernice Pauahi Bishop
Nick Christensen
Young Charles Bishop
Neil MacPherson
Bishop in age
William Ogilvie
Voice of Bishop
Malcolm Naea Chun
Native Speaker
Craig Howe
William Lee
Bob Grossberger
Minister
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