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ROMANCE . 1931 . 1h 26m . 7.1/10

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas_

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.

Starring Matahi, Anne Chevalier, Bill Bambridge
7.1/10
Rating
1h 26m
Runtime
1931
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
Matahi stars as The Boy in Tabu: A Story of the South Seas.
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Year context
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas was released 95 years ago in 1931.
Overview
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.
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas is a Romance, Drama, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 26m.

CAST (5)

M
Matahi
The Boy
Anne Chevalier
Anne Chevalier
The Girl (as Reri)
BB
Bill Bambridge
The Policeman (as Jean)
H
Hitu
The Old Warrior
J
Jules
The Captain (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (177 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
The cast of Tabu: A Story of the South Seas includes Matahi, Anne Chevalier, Bill Bambridge, Hitu, Jules.
What is the rating of Tabu: A Story of the South Seas?
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 177 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Romance Drama Adventure
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