Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (1931)

Movie Details

Original Title Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Original Language EN

Status Released

Popularity 0.6

Cast

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Matahi

The Boy

Popularity: 0.2

Anne Chevalier

The Girl (as Reri)

Popularity: 0.5

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Bill Bambridge

The Policeman (as Jean)

Popularity: 0.1

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Hitu

The Old Warrior

Popularity: 0.0

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Jules

The Captain (uncredited)

Popularity: 0.3

Key Crew

Director F. W. Murnau

Screenplay F. W. Murnau, Robert Flaherty, Edgar G. Ulmer

Producer F. W. Murnau, Robert Flaherty

Editor Arthur A. Brooks

Production

Murnau-Flaherty Productions

Paramount Pictures

Videos & Trailers

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

Trailer

Image Gallery

Backdrops

Posters

Keywords

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Reviews from TMDB

CinemaSerf 7/10

Feb 16, 2024

Though beautifully shot, this is - in fact - rather a horrible film! Set on the peaceful and beautiful island of Bora Bora, we meet a young girl "Reri" (Anne Chavalier) who is selected by the chief to be the next sacred virgin. This is an honour, a position that will earn her respect and comfort but ... Read more