Bird of Paradise
“All you will ever know of love, beauty and rare adventure!”
Synopsis
Andre Laurence accompanies his college roommate, Tenga, back to Tenga's Polynesian island home. There, Andre becomes attracted to the native life and his friend's sister, Kalua.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Screenplay & Story
- Delmer Daves
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- Bird of Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delmer Daves
Delmer Daves, Richard Walton Tully
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Winton C. Hoch
James B. Clark
Delmer Daves
Department Leadership Roster
Delmer Daves
Screenplay
Delmer Daves
Director
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Winton C. Hoch
Director of Photography
James B. Clark
Editor
Travilla
Costume Design
Delmer Daves
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Bird of Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bird of Paradise about?
Andre Laurence accompanies his college roommate, Tenga, back to Tenga's Polynesian island home. There, Andre becomes attracted to the native life and his friend's sister, Kalua.
Who directed Bird of Paradise?
Bird of Paradise was directed by Delmer Daves.
Who stars in Bird of Paradise?
The principal cast of Bird of Paradise includes Debra Paget, Louis Jourdan, Jeff Chandler, Everett Sloane, Maurice Schwartz.
When was Bird of Paradise released and how long is it?
Bird of Paradise was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Bird of Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bird of Paradise was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bird of Paradise?
Bird of Paradise holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).