Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Name: Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
Director: F. W. Murnau
Genre: Romance, Drama, Adventure
Released: 1931
Duration: 86 min
Cast: Matahi, Anne Chevalier, Bill Bambridge, Hitu, Jules

F. W. Murnau

19311h 26mEnglish

Romance Drama Adventure

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On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.

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RomanceDramaAdventure

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Cinematography · Floyd Crosby

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1932

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1932

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Matahi

The Boy

Anne Chevalier

The Girl (as Reri)

Bill Bambridge

The Policeman (as Jean)

Hitu

The Old Warrior

Jules

The Captain (uncredited)

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