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The Hurricane (1937)

EN NR Released

South Sea Adventure Calls

Director: John Ford |Writers: Charles Nordhoff, James Norman Hall, Dudley Nichols |Stars: Jon Hall, Dorothy Lamour, Raymond Massey
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★ 6.7/10
Rating: ★ 6.7/10 (60 votes) · IMDb ↗
Duration: 1h 44m
Language: EN
Release Date: Nov 9, 1937
Director: John Ford

Storyline

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.

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Original titleThe Hurricane
Release dateNov 9, 1937
StatusReleased
Keywordsbased on novel or book, prison escape, honeymoon, shark, wedding, jail, black and white, hurricane, accidental death, freedom, tahiti, south seas

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What is The Hurricane 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.

When was The Hurricane released?

The Hurricane was released on Nov 9, 1937 (status: Released).

Who directed The Hurricane?

John Ford directed The Hurricane.

What is the TMDB rating of The Hurricane?

The Hurricane has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 from 60 votes.