South of Tahiti
“DARING DAYS! EXOTIC NIGHTS! in a forbidden Pagan Paradise!”
Synopsis
Three men survive a plane crashes on an uncharted Pacific island, south of Tahiti. One falls in love with the the daughter of the tribe's leader, heiress to the throne after the death of her brother, who is as savage as her pet leopard. The others try to devise a plan to rob the tribe's gold.
Top Cast
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Brian Donlevy
Bob
Broderick Crawford
Chuck
Andy Devine
Moose
Maria Montez
Melahi
Henry Wilcoxon
Captain Larkin
H.B. Warner
High Chief Kawalima
Armida
Tutara
Abner Biberman
Tahawa
Ignacio Sáenz
Kuana (as Ignacio Saenz)
Frank Lackteen
Besar
John Merton
Sailor
Dave Wengren
Sailor
Barbara Pepper
Julie
Don Barclay
Tattooer
Belle Mitchell
Taupa
Al Kikume
Policeman
Frank Brownlee
Harbor master
Mayta Palmera
Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Waggner
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Geraghty
- Original Title
- South of Tahiti
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Waggner
Gerald Geraghty, Ainsworth Morgan
Elwood Bredell
Frank Gross
George Waggner
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Geraghty
Screenplay
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Frank Gross
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
George Waggner
Producer
George Waggner
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About South of Tahiti
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What is South of Tahiti about?
Three men survive a plane crashes on an uncharted Pacific island, south of Tahiti. One falls in love with the the daughter of the tribe's leader, heiress to the throne after the death of her brother, who is as savage as her pet leopard. The others try to devise a plan to rob the tribe's gold.
Who directed South of Tahiti?
South of Tahiti was directed by George Waggner.
Who stars in South of Tahiti?
The principal cast of South of Tahiti includes Brian Donlevy, Broderick Crawford, Andy Devine, Maria Montez, Henry Wilcoxon.
When was South of Tahiti released and how long is it?
South of Tahiti was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.