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Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
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Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Jul 30, 1931
1h 26m
★ 7.1

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.

Genres

Romance
Drama
Adventure

Production Companies

Murnau-Flaherty Productions
Paramount Pictures

Cast

Matahi

The Boy

Matahi

Anne Chevalier

The Girl (as Reri)

Anne Chevalier

Bill Bambridge

The Policeman (as Jean)

Bill Bambridge

Hitu

The Old Warrior

Hitu

Jules

The Captain (uncredited)

Jules

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