Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (1931)

18/09/1931 (GB)
Romance, Drama, Adventure
1h 26m

Overview

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.

  • F. W. MurnauDirector, Screenplay
  • Robert FlahertyScreenplay
  • Edgar G. UlmerScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • exotic island
  • love of one's life
  • escape
  • sacrifice
  • south seas
  • civilization
  • tahiti
  • romance
  • black and white
  • shark
  • nature
  • pre-code
  • polynesia
  • bora bora
  • gay director

Top Billed Cast

Matahi

The Boy

Anne Chevalier

Anne Chevalier

The Girl (as Reri)

Bill Bambridge

The Policeman (as Jean)

Hitu

The Old Warrior

Jules

The Captain (uncredited)

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