Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Movie·1931·1h 26m

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Country

United States of America

Language

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Edgar G. Ulmer

Producer

F. W. Murnau, Robert Flaherty

Cinematography

Floyd Crosby

Music

Hugo Riesenfeld

Editor

Arthur A. Brooks

Themes

exotic islandlove of one's lifeescapesacrificesouth seascivilizationtahitiromanceblack and whitesharknaturepre-code

Production House

Murnau-Flaherty Productions
Paramount Pictures

Audience Score

71%

183 votes

Skip9%
Timepass22%
Go for it38%
Perfection31%

Where to watch

Region: US

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// cast

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)

// crew

Crew

F. W. Murnau

F. W. Murnau

Director, Screenplay, Producer

Robert Flaherty

Robert Flaherty

Producer, Screenplay

Hugo Riesenfeld

Hugo Riesenfeld

Original Music Composer

Floyd Crosby

Floyd Crosby

Director of Photography

Edgar G. Ulmer

Edgar G. Ulmer

Screenplay

Arthur A. Brooks

Editor

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