Pagan Hellcat (1961)
In this intense drama, filmed in Tahiti, a Tahitian girl from a small fishing village fantasizes about becoming the bride of the local boy she works with. When he leaves, she is crushed. She is later raped by a sailor and to escape it all leaves the island and sails for Europe to become an artist's model. There she meets a handsome fellow with whom she has a brief affair. Then he too deserts her and again her heart is broken. The despondent girl begins hanging out in bars and having a series of brief encounters until she meets a man who seems different from the rest.
Director: Umberto Bonsignori
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 1, 1961
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Desert Island and Survival Stories
Keywords
dreams, rape, tahiti, promiscuity, native peoples, tropical island
More Films by Director: Umberto Bonsignori
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pagan Hellcat about?
- In this intense drama, filmed in Tahiti, a Tahitian girl from a small fishing village fantasizes about becoming the bride of the local boy she works with. When he leaves, she is crushed. She is later raped by a sailor and to escape it all leaves the island and sails for Europe to become an artist's model. There she meets a handsome fellow with whom she has a brief affair. Then he too deserts her and again her heart is broken. The despondent girl begins hanging out in bars and having a series of brief encounters until she meets a man who seems different from the rest.
- Who directed Pagan Hellcat?
- Pagan Hellcat was directed by Umberto Bonsignori.
- How long is Pagan Hellcat?
- Pagan Hellcat has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Pagan Hellcat?
- Pagan Hellcat is a Drama, Adventure film.
- What are the themes of Pagan Hellcat?
- The themes of Pagan Hellcat include: Desert Island and Survival Stories.