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Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (1931)

NR ★ 7.1/10 86 min Romance, Drama, Adventure United States English

Director: F. W. Murnau

Screenplay by: F. W. Murnau, Edgar G. Ulmer, Robert Flaherty

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Description

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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Top Cast

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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