Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1931-07-30

Languageen

Runtime1h 26m

Production

Murnau-Flaherty Productions, Paramount Pictures

7.1(192)

•1931•1h 26m

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Romance Drama Adventure

Overview

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

Writing & Screenplay

F. W. Murnau Robert Flaherty

Cinematography

Floyd Crosby

Principal Cast

5 credited

MatahiThe Boy

Anne ChevalierThe Girl (as Reri)

Bill BambridgeThe Policeman (as Jean)

HituThe Old Warrior

JulesThe Captain (uncredited)

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