Hurricane
“There is only one safe place... in each other's arms.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hurricane (1979) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-01
Top Cast
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Jason Robards
Capt. Charles Bruckner
Mia Farrow
Charlotte Bruckner
Max von Sydow
Dr. Danielsson
Trevor Howard
Father Malone
Dayton Ka'ne
Matangi
Timothy Bottoms
Jack Sanford
James Keach
Sgt. Strang
Ariirau Tekurarere
Moana
Alex W. du Prel
Cpl. Morrah
Nick Rutgers
Cmdr. Blair
Nancy Hall Rutgers
Mrs. Blair
Manu Tupou
Samolo
Simplet Tefane
Velaga
Piero Bushin
Running Man
Noel Teparii
Tano
Richard Sarcione
Lt. Howard
John Taea
Faleiva
Taeve Tetuamia
Elder
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Troell
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorenzo Semple Jr., Charles Nordhoff, James Norman Hall
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- Hurricane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- The De Laurentiis Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Troell
Lorenzo Semple Jr., Charles Nordhoff, James Norman Hall
Nino Rota
Sven Nykvist
Sam O'Steen
Dino De Laurentiis, Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Troell
Director
Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Writer
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Sam O'Steen
Editor
Danilo Donati
Production Design
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hurricane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hurricane about?
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.
Who directed Hurricane?
Hurricane was directed by Jan Troell.
Who stars in Hurricane?
The principal cast of Hurricane includes Jason Robards, Mia Farrow, Max von Sydow, Trevor Howard, Dayton Ka'ne.
When was Hurricane released and how long is it?
Hurricane was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Hurricane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hurricane was composed by Nino Rota.
Is Hurricane based on a book or true story?
Hurricane is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Nordhoff", Novel: "James Norman Hall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hurricane?
Hurricane holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).