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Tabu: A Story of the South Seas · 1931

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

F. W. Murnau · 86 min · United States of America

RomanceDramaAdventure

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.

TMDB

7.1

IMDb

7.4

RT

92%

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Awards
Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins total
Production companies
Murnau-Flaherty Productions, Paramount Pictures

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Filming
Tahití
Setting
Oceanía insular

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