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Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

1931·86 min·US
Director: F. W. Murnau
RomanceDramaAdventure

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.

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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Cast

M

Matahi

The Boy

Anne Chevalier

Anne Chevalier

The Girl (as Reri)

B

Bill Bambridge

The Policeman (as Jean)

H

Hitu

The Old Warrior

J

Jules

The Captain (uncredited)

Crew

F. W. Murnau

writer

Floyd Crosby

cinematographer

Hugo Riesenfeld

composer

Robert Flaherty

writer

Edgar G. Ulmer

writer

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