The Tahitian (1959)
1h 19m
Running Time
October 1, 1959Release Date
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Ana
Self
Vahio
Self
Taia Tepava
Medicine Man
Tehapaitua Salmon
Chief Morro
George Thooris
Dr. De Motte
James Knott
Director
Henry K. Beye
Dr. Stuart
Ben Bambridge
Ben
Lotus Long
Writer
William A. Robinson
Robinson
Annabel Ross
Writer
Tetoa Mauu
Tetoa
Cornelius Crane
Producer
Denise Pottier
Singer
Eddie Lund
Composer
Miri Rei
Narrator
Details.
This Movie Is About.
indigenous
tahiti