CinemaOSMovie · 1931 · 1h 26m · NR
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
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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.

Directed byF. W. Murnau

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
EN
Released
July 30, 1931
Studios
Paramount PicturesMurnau-Flaherty Productions

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Murnau's TABU (Story of the South Seas) Masters of Cinema Trailer

Murnau's TABU (Story of the South Seas) Masters of Cinema Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring

Matahi

The Boy

Anne Chevalier

Anne Chevalier

The Girl (as Reri)

Bill Bambridge

The Policeman (as Jean)

Hitu

The Old Warrior

Jules

The Captain (uncredited)

Creative team
Directed by
F. W. Murnau
F. W. Murnau
Written by
F. W. Murnau
F. W. Murnau
Edgar G. Ulmer
Edgar G. Ulmer
Produced by
F. W. Murnau
F. W. Murnau
Robert Flaherty
Robert Flaherty

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