Donovan's Reef takes place in the time period in which it was released, 1963. When Donovan is standing at the monument with Amelia he makes a reference to his WWII experience on the island as being 21 years earlier which would be 1942. Therefore, 1942 plus 21 years equals 1963.
Michael Patrick 'Guns' Donovan, Thomas Aloysius 'Boats' Gilhooley, Dr. William Dedham, Marquis Andre de Lage, Australian Navy Officer Sean O'Brien, Miss Lafleur, Father Cluzeot, Sgt. Monk Menkowicz, Lelani Dedham, and Australian Officer
What is the plot of Donovan's Reef?
In an ideal society on a picturesque South Seas isle, diverse people live in harmony until an outsider disrupts the balance.
What was the budget for Donovan's Reef?
$2.687 million
How much did Donovan's Reef earn at the US box office?