Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (1931): Cast
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas is a 1931 adventure drama directed by F. W. Murnau, starring Anne Chevalier as The Girl (as Reri), Jules* and Bill Bambridge. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- F. W. Murnau
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Murnau-Flaherty Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas About?
The premise of Tabu: A Story of the South Seas without spoilers.
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.
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- shark
- island
- pearl
- debt
- south-pacific
- pearl diver
- national film registry
- female topless nudity
- tribal chief
- native tribe
- young love
- forbidden love
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- skin diving
- bora bora
- underwater scene
- polynesia
- abduction
- female nudity
- ethnic dancing
- outrigger canoe
- island adventure
- sea adventure
- tragedy drama
- tragic romance
- catfight
- director died before release
- tribal dance
- virgin
- champagne
- tragic event
- ethnography
- swindle
- false iou
- death threat
- curse
- pearl dealer
- pearl in oyster
- french colony
- ritual dance
- ritual
- virginity
- coconut milk
- flower
- waterfall
- spear fishing
- fishing
- yacht
- culture conflict
- tropical island
- title appears in writing
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas Cast & Characters
Anne Chevalier leads the cast as The Girl (as Reri), with Jules* as The Captain (uncredited) and Bill Bambridge as The Policeman (as Jean). Directed by F. W. Murnau; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director F. W. Murnau
- Anne Chevalier as The Girl (as Reri)
- Jules* as The Captain (uncredited)
- Bill Bambridge as The Policeman (as Jean)
- Matahi as The Boy
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More from F. W. Murnau
More films directed by F. W. Murnau: Nosferatu: The First Vampire, City Girl, 4 Devils and Faust.
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Табу: История Южных Морей” and “타부: 남태평양의 이야기”.
- Also known as
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- Табу: История Южных Морей
- 타부: 남태평양의 이야기
- Tabù
- Tabou
- Tabú
- Табу
- Kärlekens ö
- 禁忌
- 타부
- Tabu: Güney Denizinin Hikayesi
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tabu, Bird of Paradise and Bora Bora.
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tabu: A Story of the South Seas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Tabu: A Story of the South Seas released?
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas was released on March 18, 1931.
Who directed Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas was directed by F. W. Murnau.
More films by F. W. Murnau Who is in the cast of Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas stars Anne Chevalier as The Girl (as Reri), Jules* as The Captain (uncredited) and Bill Bambridge as The Policeman (as Jean), among 5 credited actors.
Does Tabu: A Story of the South Seas have a post-credit scene?
No. Tabu: A Story of the South Seas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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