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

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

1931 86 min ★ 7.1 Romance, Drama, Adventure

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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Cast

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)

Details

Director

F. W. Murnau

Screenplay

F. W. Murnau

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

Murnau-Flaherty Productions, Paramount Pictures

Reviews

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CinemaSerf

February 16, 2024

★ 7/10

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 it will deny her that which she craves the most - her true love (Matahi). Desperate, the two decide...

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