Typhoon
“ITS FURY SCREAMS ACROSS THE SCREEN...! Roaring out of the South Seas...smashing everything before it with the fury of its passion!”
Synopsis
Two men searching for black pearls are marooned on an island when their crew mutinies. There they run into a beautiful girl who had been washed up on the island in her childhood. They must fight angry natives and a typhoon in order to survive.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Lamour
Dea
Robert Preston
Johnny Potter
Lynne Overman
Skipper Joe
J. Carrol Naish
Mekaike
Chief Thundercloud
Kehi
Frank Reicher
Doctor
Jack Carson
Mate
Al Kikume
Cook
John Rogers
Bar keep
Paul Harvey
Dea's father
Norma Gene Nelson
Dea, as a child
Angelo Cruz
Kehi's bodyguard
Paul Singh
Kehi's bodyguard
Lila Finn
Stunts
Koko
Koko
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Lee, Bobby Vernon, Allen Rivkin
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- Typhoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
Leonard Lee, Bobby Vernon, Allen Rivkin
Friedrich Hollaender
William C. Mellor, Allen M. Davey
Alma Macrorie
William LeBaron, Anthony Veiller
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Veiller
Producer
Louis King
Director
Leonard Lee
Screenplay
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Bobby Vernon
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Allen M. Davey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Typhoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Typhoon about?
Two men searching for black pearls are marooned on an island when their crew mutinies. There they run into a beautiful girl who had been washed up on the island in her childhood. They must fight angry natives and a typhoon in order to survive.
Who directed Typhoon?
Typhoon was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Typhoon?
The principal cast of Typhoon includes Dorothy Lamour, Robert Preston, Lynne Overman, J. Carrol Naish, Chief Thundercloud.
When was Typhoon released and how long is it?
Typhoon was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Typhoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Typhoon was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Typhoon?
Typhoon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).