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MOVIE • 1959

The Tahitian

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A group of scientists are trying to stop a filaria epidemic spreading through a Tahitian population. They meet resistance in using western medicine to combat the disease from the medicine man and chief until the chief's son is infested with the parasitic worm which causes the disease.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 1
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Drama

Top Cast

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Ana

Herself

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Vahio

Himself

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Taia Tepava

Medicine Man

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Tehapaitua Salmon

Chief Morro

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George Thooris

Dr. De Motte

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Henry K. Beye

Dr. Stuart

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Ben Bambridge

Ben

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William A. Robinson

Robinson

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Tetoa Mauu

Tetoa

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Denise Pottier

Singer

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Miri Rei

Narrator

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Lotus Long

Writer

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James Knott

Producer

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Annabel Ross

Writer

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Theatrical release date: October 1, 1959

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

October 1, 1959

Runtime

79 min

Language

English

Origin

French Polynesia

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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