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Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

1931•1h 26m•7.1/10
RomanceDramaAdventure

Ratings

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7.1/10(181)

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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Production

Murnau-Flaherty Productions, Paramount Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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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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