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Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Jul 30, 1931
86 min
RomanceDramaAdventure
7.1/ 10
176 votes

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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.

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TMDB
7.1/10
176 votes
IMDB
7.4/10
6,708 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
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Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins total

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Murnau-Flaherty ProductionsParamount Pictures

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