The Hurricane
“South Sea Adventure Calls”
Synopsis
A Polynesian sailor is separated from his wife when he's unjustly imprisoned for defending himself against a colonial bully. Members of the community petition the governor for clemency but all pretense of law and order are soon shattered by an incoming tropical storm.
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The Hurricane (1937) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-08
Top Cast
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Jon Hall
Terangi
Dorothy Lamour
Marama
Raymond Massey
DeLaage
Mary Astor
Mme. DeLaage
C. Aubrey Smith
Father Paul
Thomas Mitchell
Dr. Kersaint
Jerome Cowan
Captain Nagle
Al Kikume
Chief Mehevi
John Carradine
Guard Captain
Kuulei De Clercq
Tita
Layne Tom Jr.
Mako
Mamo Clark
Hitia
Movita
Arai
Chris-Pin Martin
Nagle's Mate (uncredited)
Inez Courtney
Tourist on Ocean Liner (uncredited)
Spencer Charters
Judge (uncredited)
Lionel Braham
The Governor (uncredited)
William B. Davidson
The Bully (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
November 9, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Hurricane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Dudley Nichols, James Norman Hall, Charles Nordhoff, Oliver H.P. Garrett
Alfred Newman
Bert Glennon, Paul Eagler, Archie Stout
Lloyd Nosler
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Lloyd Nosler
Editor
Omar Kiam
Costume Design
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hurricane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hurricane about?
A Polynesian sailor is separated from his wife when he's unjustly imprisoned for defending himself against a colonial bully. Members of the community petition the governor for clemency but all pretense of law and order are soon shattered by an incoming tropical storm.
Who directed The Hurricane?
The Hurricane was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Hurricane?
The principal cast of The Hurricane includes Jon Hall, Dorothy Lamour, Raymond Massey, Mary Astor, C. Aubrey Smith.
When was The Hurricane released and how long is it?
The Hurricane was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hurricane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hurricane was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is The Hurricane based on a book or true story?
The Hurricane is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Norman Hall", Novel: "Charles Nordhoff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hurricane?
The Hurricane holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).