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Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
Directed by F.W. Murnau
1931•1h 24m•NR•★ 7.4
Drama / Romance
Synopsis
On the lush Polynesian island of Bora Bora, a young pearl diver and a maiden fall deeply in love, but she is chosen by tribal elders as a sacred virgin whose person is strictly tabu. The lovers flee to a modernized island pursued by an inexorable tribal priest. F.W. Murnau's lyrical, Oscar-winning final masterpiece.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorF. W. Murnau
WriterF. W. MurnauRobert FlahertyEdgar G. Ulmer
CinematographyFloyd Crosby
MusicHugo Riesenfeld
Principal Cast
Anne ChevalierThe Girl (as Reri)
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MatahiThe BoyBB
Bill BambridgeThe Policeman (as Jean)H
HituThe Old WarriorJ
JulesThe Captain (uncredited)Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 24m (84 mins)
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DirectorF.W. Murnau
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioMurnau-Flaherty Productions • Paramount Pictures
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