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The Hurricane

NR1h 44m1937John Ford
IMDb: 7.1/10
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"South Sea Adventure Calls"

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.

ActionAdventureDramaRomance
Based On Novel Or BookFreedomSouth SeasHurricaneHoneymoonTahitiPrison EscapeJailBlack And WhiteWedding

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What is The Hurricane (1937) 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 stars in The Hurricane?

The Hurricane stars Jon Hall (Terangi), Dorothy Lamour (Marama), Raymond Massey (DeLaage), Mary Astor (Mme. DeLaage), C. Aubrey Smith (Father Paul). The film was directed by John Ford.

How long is The Hurricane?

The Hurricane has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1937. It is rated NR.

Is The Hurricane worth watching?

The Hurricane holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Action, Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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