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

7.1 / 10 1931 1h 26mNR English
RomanceDramaAdventure

Storyline

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 & Crew

M

Matahi

The Boy

Lead
Anne Chevalier

Anne Chevalier

The Girl (as Reri)

BB

Bill Bambridge

The Policeman (as Jean)

H

Hitu

The Old Warrior

J

Jules

The Captain (uncredited)

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. F. W. Murnau's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Tabu: A Story of the South Seas is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker