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Still from Tabu: A Story of the South Seas — Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (1931) — F. W. MurnauPhotographed by Floyd Crosby

Poster for Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

F. W. Murnau

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

English / 1931 / 1h 26m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Romance Adventure

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Synopsis

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.

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Additions: September 2020
Position 72

Credits

Crew

DirectorF. W. Murnau

WriterF. W. Murnau, Robert Flaherty, Edgar G. Ulmer

CinematographerFloyd Crosby

ComposerHugo Riesenfeld

Editor

Arthur A. Brooks

ProducerF. W. Murnau, Robert Flaherty

Cast

Matahias The Boy

Anne Chevalieras The Girl (as Reri)

Bill Bambridgeas The Policeman (as Jean)

Hituas The Old Warrior

Julesas The Captain (uncredited)

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