Tabu: A Story of the South Seas poster

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas( 1931)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Matahi

      The Boy

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      Anne Chevalier

      The Girl (as Reri)

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      Bill Bambridge

      The Policeman (as Jean)

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      Hitu

      The Old Warrior

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      Jules

      The Captain (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Fri Feb 16 2024
    Though beautifully shot, this is - in fact - rather a horrible film! Set on the peaceful and beautiful island of Bora Bora, we meet a young girl "Reri" (Anne Chavalier) who is selected by the chief to be the next sacred virgin. This is an honour, a position that will earn her respect and comfort but it will deny her that which she craves the most - her true love (Matahi). Desperate, the two decide to abscond and he finds himself eking a living in a more venal, European, community where his angry Gods lack any power but where his lack of familiarity with the very concept of money soon sees him, ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • exotic island
    • love of one's life
    • escape
    • sacrifice
    • south seas
    • civilization
    • tahiti
    • romance
    • black and white
    • shark
    • nature
    • pre-code
    • polynesia
    • bora bora
    • gay director