Hurricane (1979): Cast & Plot
Hurricane is a 1979 action drama directed by Jan Troell, starring Mia Farrow as Charlotte Bruckner, Jason Robards and Dayton Ka'ne. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Jan Troell
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hurricane About?
The premise of Hurricane without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this dramatic tale, a young Samoan chief falls passionately in love with an American painter, but their romance is opposed by her father, the island’s powerful governor. As their forbidden love intensifies, a catastrophic hurricane strikes, threatening the couple, their families, and the entire island.
Hurricane Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- psychotronic film
- disaster film
- american
- love
- young
- hurricane
- island
- chief
- bare chested male
- rain
- prisoner
- lifeboat
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- escape
- boat
- trial
- samoa
- pacific
- pacific island
- native
- native chief
- governor
- forbidden love
- father daughter relationship
- ceremony
- beach
- 1920s
- based on novel
- independent film
Hurricane Cast & Characters
Mia Farrow leads the cast as Charlotte Bruckner, with Jason Robards as Capt. Charles Bruckner and Dayton Ka'ne as Matangi. Directed by Jan Troell; 21 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jan Troell
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Mia Farrow as Charlotte Bruckner -
Jason Robards as Capt. Charles Bruckner - Dayton Ka'ne as Matangi
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Max von Sydow as Dr. Danielsson
Also Starring in Hurricane
· 17 more- Trevor Howard Father Malone
- Timothy Bottoms Jack Sanford
- James Keach Sgt. Strang
- Manu Tupou Samolo
- Alex W. du Prel Cpl. Morrah
- Ariirau Tekurarere Moana
- Nancy Hall Rutgers Mrs. Blair
- Nick Rutgers Cmdr. Blair
- Simplet Tefane Velaga
- Piero Bushin Running Man
- Noel Teparii Tano
- Richard Sarcione Lt. Howard
- John Taea Faleiva
- Taeve Tetuamia Elder
- Bernadette Sarcione Siva
- Daniel Taea Mali
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- Haunui Loyat Loa
More from Jan Troell
More films directed by Jan Troell, best-rated first: Everlasting Moments, The Last Sentence, As White as in Snow and Their Frozen Dream.
Hurricane Plot Summary
What happens in Hurricane from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the island of Alava during the 1920s, Mia Farrow plays Charlotte, an American painter who travels from Boston to visit her father, Jason Robards as Captain Charles Bruckner, the U.S. Congress-sanctioned governor who rules with a stern, patrician hand and a patronizing attitude toward the native population. Charlotte is taken aback by his rigid adherence to the law and the colonial order that governs life on the island.
Seeking mercy for Matangi, a native man who stole a boat “for love,” Charlotte tries to intervene on his behalf. Dayton Ka’ne, who plays Matangi, is initially met with Bruckner’s disdain, and the governor refuses to overturn the penalty, reprimanding the young man, much to Charlotte’s dismay.
Full summary
The whole story of Hurricane, scene by scene
Hurricane Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Hurricane (1979) - Jason Robards - Mia Farrow
How Well Do You Know Hurricane?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the island where the story takes place?
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Hurricane FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hurricane, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hurricane?
Hurricane runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Hurricane released?
Hurricane was released on April 12, 1979.
Who directed Hurricane?
Hurricane was directed by Jan Troell.
More films by Jan Troell Who is in the cast of Hurricane?
Hurricane stars Mia Farrow as Charlotte Bruckner, Jason Robards as Capt. Charles Bruckner and Dayton Ka'ne as Matangi, among 21 credited actors.
Does Hurricane have a post-credit scene?
No. Hurricane has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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