Typhoon (1940): Cast
Typhoon is a 1940 romantic drama directed by Louis King, starring Norma Gene Nelson as Dea, as a child, J. Carrol Naish and Frank Reicher. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Louis King
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Typhoon About?
The premise of Typhoon without spoilers.
Two men hunting for black pearls are stranded on a remote island after their crew mutinies. There they encounter a beautiful woman who was washed ashore as a child. Together they must contend with hostile natives and a raging typhoon threatening their survival, while the storm’s fury dominates the island.
Typhoon Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- shipwreck
- ship
- pirate
- island
- desert island
- chimpanzee
- pet chimpanzee
- treehouse
- bare chested male
- bare chested male bondage
- tied up
- drunkard
+16 more Show fewer
- alcohol
- alcoholism
- whiskey
- father
- loss of father
- crying girl
- girl crying
- prologue
- swimming
- sunken ship
- bar fight
- violence
- fire forest
- disaster
- hurricane
- death of father
Typhoon Cast & Characters
Norma Gene Nelson leads the cast as Dea, as a child, with J. Carrol Naish as Mekaike and Frank Reicher as Doctor. Directed by Louis King; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Louis King
- Norma Gene Nelson as Dea, as a child
-
J. Carrol Naish as Mekaike -
Frank Reicher as Doctor -
Jack Carson as Mate
Also Starring in Typhoon
· 11 more- Dorothy Lamour Dea
- Robert Preston Johnny Potter
- Paul Harvey Dea's father
- John Rogers Bar keep
- Lynne Overman Skipper Joe
- Chief Thundercloud Kehi
- Al Kikume Cook
- Koko Koko
- Lila Finn Stunts
- Angelo Cruz Kehi's bodyguard
- Paul Singh Kehi's bodyguard
More from Louis King
More films directed by Louis King: Massacre, Dangerous Mission, Powder River and The Lion and the Horse.
Typhoon Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “South of Samoa” and “Die Hölle der Südsee”.
- Also known as
-
- South of Samoa
- Die Hölle der Südsee
- Tifón
Seen Typhoon?
Movies Like Typhoon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Typhoon, The Hurricane and Adrift.
Typhoon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Typhoon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Typhoon?
Typhoon runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was Typhoon released?
Typhoon was released on May 16, 1940.
Who directed Typhoon?
Typhoon was directed by Louis King.
More films by Louis King Who is in the cast of Typhoon?
Typhoon stars Norma Gene Nelson as Dea, as a child, J. Carrol Naish as Mekaike and Frank Reicher as Doctor, among 15 credited actors.
Does Typhoon have a post-credit scene?
No. Typhoon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
