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Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
  • Genres: Romance, Drama, Adventure
  • Release Date: 1931-07-30
  • Runtime: 86 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (171 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Murnau-Flaherty Productions, Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.2055
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Matahi

Matahi

as The Boy

Anne Chevalier

Anne Chevalier

as The Girl (as Reri)

Bill Bambridge

Bill Bambridge

as The Policeman (as Jean)

Hitu

Hitu

as The Old Warrior

Jules

Jules

as The Captain (uncredited)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Murnau's TABU (Story of the South Seas) Masters of Cinema Trailer

External Links

Keywords

exotic islandlove of one's lifeescapesacrificesouth seascivilizationtahitiromanceblack and whitesharknaturepre-codepolynesiabora boragay director

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas is a Romance, Drama, Adventure movie directed by . It was released on 1931-07-30.

Who are the main actors in Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?

The main cast includes Matahi, Anne Chevalier, Bill Bambridge, Hitu, Jules, .

Where can I watch Tabu: A Story of the South Seas online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Tabu: A Story of the South Seas is available.

Is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 171 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?

The soundtrack was composed by Murnau-Flaherty Productions, Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Tabu: A Story of the South Seas filmed?

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?

The total runtime of Tabu: A Story of the South Seas is 86 minutes.

Is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Tabu: A Story of the South Seas.

Does Tabu: A Story of the South Seas have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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