Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (1931)
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.
Director: F. W. Murnau
Genre: Romance, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: July 30, 1931
Cast
- Matahi - The Boy
- Anne Chevalier - The Girl (as Reri)
- Bill Bambridge - The Policeman (as Jean)
- Hitu - The Old Warrior
- Jules - The Captain (uncredited)
Screenplay
- F. W. Murnau (Screenplay)
- Robert Flaherty (Screenplay)
- Edgar G. Ulmer (Screenplay)
Music: Hugo Riesenfeld
Cinematography: Floyd Crosby
Editing: Arthur A. Brooks
Production: Murnau-Flaherty Productions, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance
Keywords
exotic island, love of one's life, escape, sacrifice, south seas, civilization, tahiti, romance, black and white, shark, nature, pre-code, polynesia, bora bora, gay director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas about?
- 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.
- Who directed Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
- Tabu: A Story of the South Seas was directed by F. W. Murnau.
- Who stars in Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
- Tabu: A Story of the South Seas stars Matahi, Anne Chevalier, Bill Bambridge, Hitu, Jules.
- How long is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
- Tabu: A Story of the South Seas has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
- Tabu: A Story of the South Seas is a Romance, Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Tabu: A Story of the South Seas produced?
- Tabu: A Story of the South Seas was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
- The themes of Tabu: A Story of the South Seas include: Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance.