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
Herself

Vahio
Himself

Taia Tepava
Medicine Man

Tehapaitua Salmon
Chief Morro

George Thooris
Dr. De Motte

Henry K. Beye
Dr. Stuart

Ben Bambridge
Ben

William A. Robinson
Robinson

Tetoa Mauu
Tetoa

Denise Pottier
Singer

Miri Rei
Narrator

Edward Kilenyi
Conductor / Music Arranger

Annabel Ross
Writer

James Knott
Director / Cinematography / Producer

Lotus Long
Producer / Writer

Cornelius Crane
Producer
Details.
This Movie Is About.
indigenous
tahiti