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Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

19317.1 / 1086 min

Romance, Drama, Adventure

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.

Cast

Matahi

The Boy

Anne Chevalier

The Girl (as Reri)

Bill Bambridge

The Policeman (as Jean)

Hitu

The Old Warrior

Jules

The Captain (uncredited)

Crew

F. W. Murnau

Director

Hugo Riesenfeld

Original Music Composer

F. W. Murnau

Screenplay

F. W. Murnau

Producer

Robert Flaherty

Producer

Floyd Crosby

Director of Photography

David Flaherty

Assistant Director

Bill Bambridge

Assistant Director

Edgar G. Ulmer

Production Manager

Floyd Crosby

Camera Operator

Robert Flaherty

Screenplay

Martha Dresback

Negative Cutter

Edgar G. Ulmer

Screenplay

David Flaherty

Associate Producer

Edgar G. Ulmer

Supervising Editor

Arthur A. Brooks

Editor