The Tahitian (1959)
A group of scientists are trying to stop a filaria epidemic spreading through a Tahitian population. They meet resistance in using western medicine to combat the disease from the medicine man and chief until the chief's son is infested with the parasitic worm which causes the disease.
Director: James Knott
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: October 1, 1959
Cast
- Ana - Herself
- Vahio - Himself
- Taia Tepava - Medicine Man
- Tehapaitua Salmon - Chief Morro
- George Thooris - Dr. De Motte
- Henry K. Beye - Dr. Stuart
- Ben Bambridge - Ben
- William A. Robinson - Robinson
- Tetoa Mauu - Tetoa
- Denise Pottier - Singer
Screenplay
Music: Eddie Lund
Editing: Otto Meyer
Production: Crane-Knott-Long
Country: French Polynesia, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous, tahiti
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tahitian about?
- A group of scientists are trying to stop a filaria epidemic spreading through a Tahitian population. They meet resistance in using western medicine to combat the disease from the medicine man and chief until the chief's son is infested with the parasitic worm which causes the disease.
- Who directed The Tahitian?
- The Tahitian was directed by James Knott.
- Who stars in The Tahitian?
- The Tahitian stars Ana, Vahio, Taia Tepava, Tehapaitua Salmon, George Thooris, Henry K. Beye.
- How long is The Tahitian?
- The Tahitian has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Tahitian?
- The Tahitian is a Drama film.
- Where was The Tahitian produced?
- The Tahitian was produced in French Polynesia, United States of America.