Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
Synopsis
On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.
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Murnau's TABU (Story of the South Seas) Masters of Cinema TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York (Premiere)
Festival / Special Debut
August 1, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 18, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. W. Murnau
- Screenplay & Story
- F. W. Murnau, Edgar G. Ulmer, Robert Flaherty
- Original Score
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Original Title
- Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Murnau-Flaherty Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. W. Murnau
F. W. Murnau, Edgar G. Ulmer, Robert Flaherty
Hugo Riesenfeld
Floyd Crosby
Arthur A. Brooks
F. W. Murnau, Robert Flaherty
Department Leadership Roster
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
F. W. Murnau
Producer
F. W. Murnau
Director
F. W. Murnau
Screenplay
Hugo Riesenfeld
Original Music Composer
Robert Flaherty
Producer
Edgar G. Ulmer
Screenplay
Robert Flaherty
Screenplay
Arthur A. Brooks
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
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What is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas about?
On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.
Who directed Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas was directed by F. W. Murnau.
Who stars in Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
The principal cast of Tabu: A Story of the South Seas includes Matahi, Anne Chevalier, Bill Bambridge, Hitu, Jules.
When was Tabu: A Story of the South Seas released and how long is it?
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tabu: A Story of the South Seas was composed by Hugo Riesenfeld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).