Synopsis
The story of the desperate love affair between a young Samoan chief and a beautiful American painter, against the will of her father, the powerful governor of the island. Amid this man-made tension comes a powerful hurricane so devastating, the lives of the lovers and the entire island are imperiled.
Ratings
IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
18 audience votes
Key crew
- Jan TroellDirector
- Lorenzo Semple Jr.Writer
- Nino RotaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jason RobardsCapt. Charles Bruckner
- Mia FarrowCharlotte Bruckner
- Max von SydowDr. Danielsson
- Trevor HowardFather Malone
- Dayton Ka'neMatangi
- Timothy BottomsJack Sanford
- James KeachSgt. Strang
- Ariirau TekurarereMoana
- Alex W. du PrelCpl. Morrah
- Nick RutgersCmdr. Blair
- Nancy Hall RutgersMrs. Blair
- Manu TupouSamolo
Stills
Themes
beachparent child relationship