The read
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 73% of the 198 1930s romance movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do.
190 audience votes
Key crew
- F. W. MurnauDirector
- F. W. MurnauScreenplay
- Hugo RiesenfeldOriginal Music Composer
- Edgar G. UlmerScreenplay
- Robert FlahertyScreenplay
Cast
- MatahiThe Boy
- Anne ChevalierThe Girl (as Reri)
- Bill BambridgeThe Policeman (as Jean)
- HituThe Old Warrior
- JulesThe Captain (uncredited)
Stills
Movies like Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
Shows like Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
Themes
exotic islandlove of one's lifeescapesacrificesouth seascivilizationtahitiromanceblack and whitesharknaturepre-code
Adventure Movies on Prime, Ranked
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas is #21 of 60
