Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (1931)

  • NR
  • 03/18/1931 (US)
  • 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. Murnau

Director, Screenplay

Robert Flaherty

Screenplay

Edgar G. Ulmer

Screenplay

Cast

Matahi's headshot

Matahi

The Boy
Anne Chevalier's headshot

Anne Chevalier

The Girl (as Reri)
Bill Bambridge's headshot

Bill Bambridge

The Policeman (as Jean)
Hitu's headshot

Hitu

The Old Warrior
Jules's headshot

Jules

The Captain (uncredited)

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